n.
Pronunciation: ' pa-t ə r
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English patren, from paternoster
Date: 14th century
transitive verb : to say or speak in a rapid or mechanical manner
intransitive verb
1 : to recite prayers (as paternosters) rapidly or mechanically
2 : to talk glibly and volubly
3 : to speak or sing rapid-fire words in a theatrical performance
– pat · ter · er \ -t ə r- ə r \ noun