I . n.
1.
Male parent.
2.
Ancestor, fore~, progenitor.
3.
Creator, maker, originator, author, inventor.
4.
Venerable man ( an epithet of honor ).
II . v. a.
1.
Beget, engender.
2.
Adopt, become a ( moral ) ~ to.
3.
Endow or supply with a ~.
4.
Ascribe to a ~ or author.
5.
Assume the authorship of, become responsible for.