pater

noun

Definition of paternext
chiefly British
as in dad
a male human parent Pater had promised to pay for military school after third form

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  1. dad
  2. father
  3. daddy
Noun
  • There were around 450 Chelsea fans at the game, nine of whom were from the Saffron Blues, including my dad Arthur, godfather Andrew and his son Oliver.
    Lucy Oliva, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The Turnaround dials back to McCann’s upbringing, as a son born to teen parents (mom 14, dad 15) in tight economic circumstances.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of dad
Noun
  • Vasquez grew up in the Philippines and credits his father for instilling in him a love of singing.
    Daniela Avila, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Police believe Mangione intentionally targeted Thompson in the killing, which occurred as the 50-year-old father of two was headed into a UHG investor day meeting in the Hilton.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of father
Noun
  • Mom and daddy had 12, and daddy had a couple later, but anyhow, this is all mom's and daddy's 12 kids, and each charm has their little names and birthdays.
    Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
  • My daughter was super psyched that daddy was going to be nice to me on screen.
    Brianne Tracy, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of daddy
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“Pater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pater. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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