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      patter
      noun
      a quick succession of light rapid sounds
      plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
      verb
      make light, rapid and repeated sounds
      rain gently
      Roots
      paterpatt- · Latin · father (from Paternoster, recited rapidly)er-er · English · frequentative/agentive
      Synonyms for patter
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      Words related to patter
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      Where does patter come from?

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