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pater

/ˈpeɪtə/

/ˈpeɪtər/

Translations

paternoun

paters

/ˈpeɪtə/

/ˈpeɪtər/

The pater was a strict but fair man.

Отец был строгим, но справедливым человеком.

The pater of the family always sat at the head of the table.

Папа семьи всегда сидел во главе стола.

Additional translations

Synonyms

old man

paternoun

One's father; used chiefly in British English, often humorously or in public-school slang.

I'll have to ask my pater if I can borrow the car.

A title of respect for a priest in certain Christian traditions.

The villagers awaited the Christmas blessing from Pater Michael.