nates

plural noun

na·tes ˈnā-ˌtēz

Synonyms of nates

: buttocks

Examples of nates in a Sentence

the cleavage of his nates was obvious in those low-slung pants

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Etymology

Latin, plural of natis buttock

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nates was in 1581

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nates

noun plural

na·tes ˈnā-ˌtēz

: buttocks

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