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Meaning of Father Time | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A personification of time as an old man, usually carrying an hourglass.

Equivalents

Español Padre Tiempo
Français père Temps
Italiano Padre Tempo
日本語 父時間
Nederlands Vadertje Tijd

Examples

“Marry, sir, by a rule as plain as the plain bald pate of Father Time himself.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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