patu
noun plural patus
a short Māori club, now used ceremonially
Word Origin for patu
Māori
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Historical Examples of patu
Patu said, almost reverently, "It is the inimitable Dupres."
The Memoires of Casanova, CompleteJacques Casanova de Seingalt
I advised her to invite Patu to supper, and he was charmed with her.
The Memoires of Casanova, CompleteJacques Casanova de Seingalt
Thanks to my friend Patu, I made the acquaintance of all the women who enjoyed some reputation in Paris.
The Memoires of Casanova, CompleteJacques Casanova de Seingalt
I laugh at this ridiculous mistake, and Patu, to whom I say why I am laughing, cannot help joining me.
The Memoires of Casanova, CompleteJacques Casanova de Seingalt
I made Patu very happy by telling him that Dupres was truly very graceful in all his movements.
The Memoires of Casanova, CompleteJacques Casanova de Seingalt