Dad
[dæd]
Definition
(noun.) an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk.
Editor: Ronda--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) Father; -- a word sometimes used by children.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [Childish terms.] Father.
Editor: Lucius
Definition
v.t. to throw against something: to dash.—n. a lump: a piece: a blow.
Checker: Lucy
Examples
- The dad raised their wages all round to recompense them for the annoyance. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- You have given orders that Arthur should be liberated, have you not, dad? Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- I say, Dad; it'll be our last time together, in this kind of way--. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Only I don't see-- Dash it, Dad, don't be prehistoric! Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- I say, Dad, I want your help: do come. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- I must go home now, for dad is very ill, and he misses me so if I leave him. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Hallo, Dad--Yes: Dallas. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- But, I say, Dad: do you mean you won't come up at all? Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Mr. McCarthy was the only man alive who had known dad in the old days in Victoria. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- The brakeman said, Dad seemed to take your going sort of hard, Bob. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
Checker: Noelle