PRATE


Meaning of PRATE in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' pr ā t

Function: intransitive verb

Inflected Form: prat · ed ; prat · ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle Dutch; akin to Middle Low German pratten to pout

Date: 15th century

: to talk long and idly : CHATTER

– prate noun

– prat · er noun

– prat · ing · ly \ ' pr ā -ti ŋ -l ē \ adverb

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.