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Webster's Dictionary (1865)

3 entries under this word

Pet

Pĕt, n.

noun

n. [A modification of pout, q. v.] A slight fit of peevishness or fretful discontent. “Should in a pet of temperance feed on pulse.” Milton.

Life, given for noble purposes, must not be thrown away in a pet, nor whined away in love. Collier.

Pēt, n.

noun

[Formerly peat, q. v.]

  1. A cade lamb; a lamb brought up by hand.
  2. A fondling; any little animal fondled and indulged.
  3. One who is treated with constant gentle attention; a darling. Dickens.

Pĕt, v. t.

verbtransitive

[imp. & p. p. PETTED; p. pr. & vb. n. PETTING.] To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.