| 1. father of an individual
2. of God as father of his people 3. head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4. ancestor 1) grandfather, forefathers -- of person 2) of people 5. originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6. of producer, generator (fig.) 7. of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8. term of respect and honour 9. ruler or chief (spec.) |