Father

  • 41Father — noun a) God, the father of Creation Father Thomas was a good priest. b) A title given to priests. I will only do what Father asks …

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  • 42Father — (as used in expressions) Father Cats Divine, Father Father M. Louis …

    Enciclopedia Universal

  • 43father — I. n. 1. Male parent. 2. Ancestor, forefather, progenitor. 3. Creator, maker, originator, author, inventor. 4. Venerable man (an epithet of honor). II. v. a. 1. Beget, engender. 2 …

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  • 44father — See: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 45father — See: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 46Father — (1) The male parent. (2) One who originates. For example, Wilhelm Roentgen is considered the father of radiology. (3) To produce offspring as a male. (4) To provide paternal protection and guidance to children …

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  • 47Father —    A name applied (1) to any ancestor (Deut. 1:11; 1 Kings 15:11; Matt. 3:9; 23:30, etc.); and (2) as a title of respect to a chief, ruler, or elder, etc. (Judg. 17:10; 18:19; 1 Sam. 10:12; 2 Kings 2:12; Matt. 23:9, etc.). (3) The author or… …

    Easton's Bible Dictionary

  • 48Father — God is our Father (Isaiah 63:16). Through baptism we are called children of God (John 3:5) …

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  • 49Father of — the biggest or greatest example of: gave him the father of a hiding …

    Dictionary of Australian slang

  • 50father of — Australian Slang the biggest or greatest example of: gave him the father of a hiding …

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