"pattable" meaning in English

See pattable in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more pattable [comparative], most pattable [superlative]
Etymology: From pat + -able. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pat|able}} pat + -able Head templates: {{en-adj}} pattable (comparative more pattable, superlative most pattable)
  1. (rare) Able to be patted; suitable for patting. Tags: rare
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