'Patting' definitions:

Definition of 'Patting'

From: GCIDE
  • Pat \Pat\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Patted; p. pr. & vb. n. Patting.] [Cf. G. patschen, Prov. G. patzen, to strike, tap.] To strike gently with the fingers or hand; to stroke lightly; to tap; as, to pat a dog. [1913 Webster]
  • Gay pats my shoulder, and you vanish quite. --Pope. [1913 Webster]