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pet 1 P0217600 (pĕt)n.1. An animal kept for enjoyment or companionship.2. An object of the affections.3. A person especially loved or indulged; a favorite: the teacher's pet.adj.1. Kept as a pet: a pet cat.2. a. Particularly cherished or indulged: a pet grandchild.b. Expressing or showing affection: a pet name.3. Being a favorite: a pet topic.v. pet·ted, pet·ting, pets v.tr. To stroke or caress gently. See Synonyms at caress.v.intr. To stroke or fondle amorously. [Scottish Gaelic peata, tame animal, pet, from Old Irish.] pet′ter n.
pet 2 P0217600 (pĕt)n. A fit of bad temper or pique.intr.v. pet·ted, pet·ting, pets To be sulky and peevish. [Origin unknown.]
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