begats
[ bih-gats ]
plural nounInformal.
genealogical lists, especially those in the Old Testament.
Origin of begats
1Noun plural use of begat
Words Nearby begats
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How to use begats in a sentence
The cause, speculates the enthusiastic Hobson, is a matter of the “begats.”
Every book has its literary parentage, and criticism reads like an Old Testament chapter of 'begats.'
Shandygaff | Christopher MorleyI spose the begats were very nice people, but Im sure they werent related to ustheyve all got such funny names.
Carolyn of the Corners | Ruth Belmore Endicott
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