early 15c., from or related to Middle Dutch praten "to chatter" (c. 1400), from a Proto-Germanic imitative root (compare East Frisian proten, Middle Low German praten, Middle High German braten, Swedish prata "to talk, chatter"). Related: Prated; prating. As a noun from 1570s.
例文
1. If the hen does not prate ,she will not lay.
めんどりは小言を言わずに卵を産まない.
2.Pen walked on,listening to his companion 's prate ,wondering,amused,and puzzled.