nursing father
/ˈnəːsɪŋ ˌfɑːðə/Now historical
noun
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.