ETYM Old Eng. fader, AS. faeder; akin to OS. fadar, Dutch vader, Old High Germ. fatar, German vater, Icel. fathir Swed. and Dan. fader, OIr. athir, Latin pater, Greek pathr, Skr. pitr, perh. from Skr. pâ protect. Related to Papa, Paternal, Patriot, Potential, Pablum.
1. A male parent (also used as a term of address to one's father); SYN. male parent, begetter.
2. A person who holds an important or distinguished position in some organization. + prikaži više

ETYM French sire, originally, an older person. Related to Sir.
1. A title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority.
2. Male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse.