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anba

[ an-buh ]

noun

  1. father: a title of a clergyman or saint in the Coptic Church.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of anba1

From Arabic, from Coptic apa, abba, from Syriac abbā “father”

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Example Sentences

While the people were there, Anba-hebe, the tribal historian was born.

But Anba-hebe's story shows that it was not a real pipe, but the firebrand for lighting the pipes.

Now it appears that they have united with Wajin-anba and Siede-jiga, the survivors of the Ictasandaqti.

These songs were very many, and lasted till daylight, according to Anba-hbe, the tribal historian.

Some say that throughout this ceremony sacred songs were sung: "Anba iugqti waan gini," They sat singing throughout the day.

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