Meaning of it is a wise child that knows his own father | Babel Free
Definitions
One can never be sure of one's paternity.
Examples
“[Launcelot Gobbo]. Do you not know me Father? [Old] Gob[bo]. Alacke ſir, I am ſand blinde, I know you not. Lan.^([sic]) Nay, in deede if you had your eyes you might faile of the knowing me: it is a wiſe Father that knowes his own child.”
“"My mother," answered Telemachus, "tells me I am son to Ulysses, but it is a wise child that knows his own father.[…]"”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.