begats

[ bih-gats ]

plural noun

, Informal.

1. genealogical lists, especially those in the Old Testament.

Word History and Origins

Origin of begats¹

Noun plural use of begat

Example Sentences

The cause, speculates the enthusiastic Hobson, is a matter of the “begats.”

From The Daily Beast

Every book has its literary parentage, and criticism reads like an Old Testament chapter of 'begats.'

From Project Gutenberg

I spose the Begats were very nice people, but Im sure they werent related to ustheyve all got such funny names.

From Project Gutenberg

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