church father

noun

1. father ( def 15 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of church father¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

There is to be a short but beautiful service in the church Father and I attend.

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No one had thought of the necessity of having a "church father" to give away the bride.

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But the difference between Greek philosopher and Church Father was deeper than any that ever could exist among mediaeval men.

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