Definitions for: Dad

[n] an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

Webster (1913) Definition: Dad, n. [Prob. of Celtic origin; cf. Ir. daid, Gael.
daidein, W. tad, OL. ?, ?, Skr. t[=a]ta.]
Father; -- a word sometimes used by children.

I was never so bethumped withwords, Since I first
called my brother's father dad. --Shak.

Synonyms: dada, daddy, pa, papa, pappa, pater, pop

See Also: begetter, father, male parent