n.
Pronunciation: ˌ pä-t ə r- ' näs-t ə r, ' pa-t ə r- ˌ , ' pä- ˌ ter- ' , - ' näs- ˌ ter
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English, from Medieval Latin, from Latin pater noster our father, from the opening words
Date: before 12th century
1 often capitalized : LORD'S PRAYER
2 : a word formula repeated as a prayer or magical charm