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Lately 've been seeing a conjugation of the verb "to pet" that sounds unfamiliar to me. I'm curious what others think.
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Date: 11 Jan 2008 06:19 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] micheinnz.livejournal.com
New Zealanders don't use "pet" that way at all. We "pat" animals, and use more specific words for humans.

Date: 12 Jan 2008 02:40 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] beaq.livejournal.com
When you stroke an animal, as opposed to light tapping with the hand, what is that called? Patting here would be the latter.

Date: 12 Jan 2008 04:12 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] micheinnz.livejournal.com
Stroking. We don't use "pet" regarding touching an animal at all (unless it's to refer to the animal itself -- we don't pet our pets).

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