Patter

1. To strike with a quick succession of slight, sharp sounds; as, pattering rain or hail; pattering feet.
2. A quick succession of slight sounds; as, the patter of rain; the patter of little feet.
3. To talk glibly; to chatter; to harangue.
4. To mutter; to mumble; as, to patter with the lips.
5. The cant of a class; patois; as, thieves's patter; gypsies' patter.
6. Glib and rapid speech; a voluble harangue.
7. To spatter; to sprinkle.
8. To mutter; as prayers.