Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PAT, v. Sc. nonce usage, of the heart: to throb, palpitate.Gall. 1814 W. Nicholson Poet. Wks. 6:
To see the lass amang the clover, gart his heart aye thump and pat.
