pater
noun
paters
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pluralof pater.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This single parent language – known as Proto Indo-European – spawned all these later languages and their shared word for paters.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2022
“Good man. But best not mention it to”—Hugo nodded through the garage wall—“the maters and the paters, or we'll spend the rest of the afternoon playing Ludo or the Game of Life under strict supervision.”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
So that avenin' he ordhered his monks to say a thousand craydos, an' two thousand paters an' aves, an' afther that was done, he got in his boat an' crassed the lake.
From Irish Wonders by D. R. (David Russell) McAnally
The first detachment, consisting of the governor, with mother, now delight the flock with their presence; and the paters, pipe, flock and sermons again occupy his attention.
From A Heart-Song of To-day by Annie Gregg Savigny
To Cours la Reine!" cried D'Artagnan to the coachman; then turning to Mazarin he said, "Now, my lord, you can say five paters and five aves, in thanks to Heaven for your deliverance.
From Twenty Years After by Alexandre Dumas père
