Burlington Bertie's the latest young jay He rents a swell flat somewhere Kensington way He spends the good oof that his pater has made Along with the Brandy and Soda Brigade.
Source: wiktionary
Pater
//ˈpeɪtɚ//
Synonyms for "pater" (24 found)
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The pater is the kindest-hearted old soul, but there are times when he hates me. I'm a thing which every decent middle-class person hates, a problem, like the unemployed, you know, or the ex-soldier. We are always in such a hurry to forget uncomfortable things, and I'm an uncomfortable thing. Poor old dad; he gets me at breakfast; he gets me in the morning paper.
Source: wiktionary
Strangled by the wishes of pater / Hoping for the arms of mater / Get to me the sooner or later
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