Synonyms for paters

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pey-ter; also for 2, 3 pat-er

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpeɪ tər; also for 2, 3 ˈpæt ər

Définition of paters

As in sire : noun father

Example sentences :

He must say three paters and three aves off; if he cannot, some one must say them for him.
Extract from : « A Decade of Italian Women, vol. I (of 2) » by T. Adolphus Trollope

She went on her knees beside her bed and said three Paters and three Aves.
Extract from : « The Devourers » by Annie Vivanti Chartres

But I said my aves and paters to our Blessed Lady most dutifully.
Extract from : « The Last of the Vikings » by John Bowling

I will say two Paters and two Aves for you in my prayers to-night.
Extract from : « Christ in Flanders » by Honore de Balzac

And Hilarion wondered greatly, and said five Paters and six Aves.
Extract from : « In the Yule-Log Glow, Book II » by Various

The relics were still descending; and Livette feverishly told off paters and aves on her rosary.
Extract from : « King of Camargue » by Jean Aicard

I prayed fervently, vowed to say three supplementary Aves, three Credos, and three Paters every day.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

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