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1. father of an individual
2. of God as father of his people
3. head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan
4. ancestor
   1. grandfather, forefathers -- of person
   2. of people
5. originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
6. of producer, generator (fig.)
7. of benevolence and protection (fig.)
8. term of respect and honour
9. ruler or chief (spec.)