1. (Com.)
Defn: Primarily, liberty of converse; intercourse; hence, a certificate, given after compliance with quarantine regulations, permitting a ship to land passengers and crew; — a term used particularly in the south of Europe.
2. Practice; habits. [Obs.] "One of English education and pratique." R. North.
PRATTLE
Prat"tle, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Prattled; p. pr. & vb. n. Prattling.]
Etym: [Freq. of prate.]
Defn: To talk much and idly; to prate; hence, to talk lightly and artlessly, like a child; to utter child's talk.
PRATTLE
Prat"tle, v. t.
Defn: To utter as prattle; to babble; as, to prattle treason.
Addison.
PRATTLE
Prat"tle, n.
Defn: Trifling or childish tattle; empty talk; loquacity on trivial subjects; prate; babble. Mere prattle, without practice. Shak.
PRATTLEMENT
Prat"tle*ment, n.