v. i. To be a pet. Feltham. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
n. [ Formerly peat, perhaps from Ir. peat, akin to Gael. peata. ]
The love of cronies, pets, and favorites. Tatler. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Petted; indulged; favorite; admired; cherished;
Some young lady's pet curate. F. Harrison. [ 1913 Webster ]
Pet cock. [ Perh. for petty cock. ] (Mach.)
n. [ Gr.
a. (Bot.) Having petals;
a. [ Petal + -ferous. ] Bearing petals. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Bot.) Having the form of a petal; petaloid; petal-shaped. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. pétalin. ] (Bot.) Pertaining to a petal; attached to, or resembling, a petal. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr.