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Latest post Tue, Nov 3 2009 1:38 AM by Philip. 1 replies.
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Anonymous  +  960230 Tue, 03 Nov 09 12:40 AM
is petted a word
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Philip  +  960260 Tue, 03 Nov 09 01:38 AM
Yes.  It's the past tense and the past participle of pet.

Many people use "pet" as a substitute, however, because of the sound.  As far as I know (American Heritage Dictionary included), the only proper form is petted.

 

[I usually say 'pet' for the past, however.  So sue me!]

 

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