spate

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 2 Romanian 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Noun 2.2.1 Declension

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[edit] Pronunciation

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  Rhymes: -eɪt

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spate (plural spates)

1. A string, series or trend

   There has been a recent spate of burglary in the neighborhood.

2. A river flood; an overflow or inundation.

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[edit] Etymology

Late Latin spatula from classical Latin spathae

[edit] Noun

spate n. (plural spate)

1. shoulder
2. back

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