pate

The head, particularly the top or crown.archaic

• He had a shiny, bald pate.

Wit, cleverness, cognitive abilities.archaic

• I am reſolued, tis but a thee yeeres faſt: The minde ſhall banquet, though the body pine, Fat paunches haue leane pates: and daynty bits Make rich the ribbes, but banerout quite the wits.
• I thank thee for that ieſt; heer’s a garment for’t: Wit ſhall not goe vn-rewarded while I am King of this Country: Steale by line and leuell, is an excellent paſſe of pate: there’s another garment for’t.

Alternative spelling of pâté (finely-ground paste of meat, fish, etc.)alt-ofalternative

The interior body, or non-rind portion of cheese, described by its texture, density, and color.