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单词 nursing father
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Definition of nursing father in English:

nursing father

noun ˈnəːsɪŋ ˌfɑːðə
historical
  • A foster-father. Frequently figurative, especially after biblical use.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Biblia: the Bible. From nursing + father, after Hebrew 'ōmēn nurturer, use as noun of participle of 'āman to nurture, foster, bring up; compare nursing mother.

 
 

Definition of nursing father in US English:

nursing father

nounˈnəːsɪŋ ˌfɑːðə
historical
  • A foster-father. Frequently figurative, especially after biblical use.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Biblia: the Bible. From nursing + father, after Hebrew 'ōmēn nurturer, use as noun of participle of 'āman to nurture, foster, bring up; compare nursing mother.

 
 
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