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pet 1   (pět)   
n.  
  1. An animal kept for amusement or companionship.

  2. An object of the affections.

  3. A person especially loved or indulged; a favorite: the teacher's pet.

adj.  
  1. Kept as a pet: a pet cat.

    1. Particularly cherished or indulged: a pet grandchild.

    2. Expressing or showing affection: a pet name.

  2. Being a favorite: a pet topic.

v.   pet·ted, pet·ting, pets

v.   tr.
To stroke or caress gently; pat. See Synonyms at caress.
v.   intr. Informal
To make love by fondling and caressing.

[Scottish Gaelic peata, tame animal, pet, from Old Irish.]
pet'ter n.
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petter

noun
a lover who gently fondles and caresses the loved one; "they are heavy petters" 
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