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The word “prat” in literature is remarkably versatile, appearing both as a marker of triviality and as an honorific element in diverse linguistic and historical contexts. It is used informally to denote nonsensical chatter or foolish behavior – as when characters are described as “prat‐ing” or “prat-tling” to convey their absurdity ([1], [2], [3]). At the same time, “prat” emerges as an integral component of personal and regal names in classical and historical narratives, often invoking notions of nobility or illustrious heritage, as seen in compound forms like Pratāpa and Pratápasimha ([4], [5], [6], [7]). This dual usage underscores how the term flexibly oscillates between lighthearted ridicule and serious appellation, enriching the texture of literary discourse across genres and eras ([8], [9], [10]).
  1. Bloss-om-ed, Black-en-ed, Wall-op-ed, Chat-er-ed, Flitt-er-ed, Pock-et-ed, Prat-el-ed (prattled).
    — from An Outline of English Speech-craft by William Barnes
  2. "Aim low, archers!" squealed small Prat, and forthwith the battle joined.
    — from Beltane the Smith by Jeffery Farnol
  3. She can play and prat-tle too, 'Tis not very long ago Since she was a babe like you.
    — from The Infant's Delight: Poetry by Anonymous
  4. into Eng. prose at the expense of Pratāpa Chandra Rāy, Calc., 1896; literal trans.
    — from A History of Sanskrit Literature by Arthur Anthony Macdonell
  5. His true family name is De Prat; but he took the name of De Lamartine from his uncle, whose fortune he inherited in 1820.
    — from Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 1 July 1848 by Various
  6. His brother draws the ploughshare, and he uses the high word pratápsháli “glorious.” Gopi.
    — from Nil Darpan; or, The Indigo Planting Mirror, A Drama. by Dinabandhu Mitra
  7. The present Mahárája, Sir Pratáp Singh, G.C.S.I., succeeded in 1885.
    — from The Panjab, North-West Frontier Province, and Kashmir by Douie, James McCrone, Sir
  8. Archbishop Prat lost his liberty after this singular correspondence.)
    — from Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 3 by Alexander von Humboldt
  9. Prat even lost his hat and was obliged to buy an Indian piece of headgear from a native boatman which he wore until we reached Iquitos a month later.
    — from Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and ChileIncluding a Side Trip to the Source of the Paraguay River in the State of Matto Grosso, Brazil, and a Journey Across the Andes to the Rio Tambo in Peru by Henry Stephens
  10. "What is a dandy-prat?" asked Cupid, looking troubled at the new accusation.
    — from Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Volume 3Cupid and Chow-chow, etc. by Louisa May Alcott

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