pater

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /ˈpeɪtɚ/
• (RP) IPA: /ˈpeɪtə/

Noun

pater (plural paters)

1. (formal or humorous) father
   • 1900, Harry B. Norris, Burlington Bertie (song)

     Burlington Bertie's the latest young jay
     He rents a swell flat somewhere Kensington way
     He spends the good oof that his pater has made
     Along with the Brandy and Soda Brigade.

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