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PRONUNCIATION OF OLD FATHER TIME

Old Father Time  [əʊld ˈfɑːðə taɪm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OLD FATHER TIME

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Old Father Time is a noun.
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WHAT DOES OLD FATHER TIME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Old Father Time

Old Father Time

Old Father Time is a weather vane at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, in the shape of Father Time removing the bails from a wicket. The weathervane is a total of 6 ft 6 in tall, with the figure of Father Time standing at 5 ft 4 in. It was given to Lord's in 1926 by the architect of the Grandstand, Sir Herbert Baker. The symbolism of the figure derives from Law 16 of the Laws of Cricket: "After the call of Time, the bails shall be removed from both wickets." Old Father Time was originally located atop the old Grand Stand. It was wrenched from its perch during the Blitz, when it became entangled in the steel cable of a barrage balloon, but was repaired and returned to its previous position. In 1992 the weather vane was struck by lightning, and the subsequent repairs were featured on children's television programme Blue Peter. Old Father Time was permanently relocated to the Mound Stand in 1996, when the Grand Stand was demolished and rebuilt. In 1969 Old Father Time became the subject of a poem, "Lord's Test", by the Sussex and England cricketer John Snow.

Definition of Old Father Time in the English dictionary

The definition of Old Father Time in the dictionary is time personified.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OLD FATHER TIME


anytime
ˌɛnɪˈtaɪm
bedtime
ˈbɛdˌtaɪm
big-time
ˈbɪɡˌtaɪm
daytime
ˈdeɪˌtaɪm
downtime
ˈdaʊnˌtaɪm
lifetime
ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm
longtime
ˈlɒŋˌtaɪm
lunchtime
ˈlʌntʃtaɪm
maritime
ˈmærɪˌtaɪm
meantime
ˈmiːnˌtaɪm
overtime
ˈəʊvəˌtaɪm
playtime
ˈpleɪˌtaɪm
prime-time
praɪm taɪm
showtime
ˈʃəʊtaɪm
sometime
ˈsʌmˌtaɪm
spare-time
ˈspɛəˌtaɪm
springtime
ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm
summertime
ˈsʌməˌtaɪm
thyme
taɪm
time
taɪm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OLD FATHER TIME

Old Contemptibles
old country
Old Dart
old days
Old Delhi
Old Dominion
Old Dutch
Old English
Old English sheepdog
old face
old faithful
old flame
old folks´ home
Old French
Old Frisian
old fustic
old gentleman
old girl
Old Glory

WORDS THAT END LIKE OLD FATHER TIME

Atlantic Standard Time
British Standard Time
British Summer Time
Central Daylight Time
Central European Time
Central Standard Time
Eastern Daylight Time
Eastern European Summer Time
Eastern European Time
Eastern Standard Time
FaceTime
Father Time
Greenwich Mean Time
Greenwich Time
Hawaiian Standard Time
Mountain Daylight Time
Mountain Standard Time
Mountain Time
Newfoundland Standard Time
Pacific Daylight Time
Pacific Standard Time

Synonyms and antonyms of Old Father Time in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Old Father Time» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OLD FATHER TIME

Find out the translation of Old Father Time to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Old Father Time from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Old Father Time» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

老父亲时间
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Viejo Padre Tiempo
570 millions of speakers

English

Old Father Time
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पुरानी पिताजी समय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قديم الأب التوقيت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Старый Отец Время
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Old Father Time
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পুরানো পিতা সময়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Le Temps
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Masa Bapa Lama
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Old Father Time
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オールド·父の時間
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

오래된 아버지 시간
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lawas Masa Rama
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Cha Thời gian cũ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பழைய தந்தையின் நேரம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जुना बाबा टाइम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Eski Baba Saati
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Vecchio Padre Tempo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Stary Ojciec Czas
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Старий Батько Час
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Vechi Ora Tatăl
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Παλιά Ώρα Πατέρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Old Vader Tyd
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Gamla Fader Tid
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Old Father Time
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OLD FATHER TIME»

The term «Old Father Time» is used very little and occupies the 152.481 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OLD FATHER TIME» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Old Father Time

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OLD FATHER TIME»

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The Tomb of Father Time
They did not realize that old Father Time had one last trick up his sleeve. A backup plan if you will. Just before Father Time was fully banished, he cast a spell upon himself that would forever link the family line of Claus with the family line of ...
Kevin Simonds
2
Father Time's Story Book: For the Little Ones
That is Old Father Time," answered his friend. " You are like him," said Mat. " Is that your name, too ? " " Like him ! " murmured the old man ; " he and I have known each other these three score years and ten. Yes, my dear, call me Father Time, ...
Kathleen Knox, 1873
3
Through the ages with Father Time: a series of world-wide ...
day, and stands out still on the ledger of Old Father Time. » "Aye, aye, sir! " he would chuckle, contentedly blowing a cloud from his pipe and tucking the kiddies up closer in his fond old arms. "Aye, that was a fair good v'yage, that first one ...
Roy Rutherford Bailey, 1922
4
How to Celebrate Washington's Birthday in Th Schoolroom: ...
RECITATION — " Old Father Time." (By a boy.) I'm Old Father Time, As old as can be; I always have lived (That's reason, you see). I should like to remain, But I really can't stay, For Old Father Time Must go on his way. If I only could stay, Some ...
Alice Maude Kellogg, 1918
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Golden Hours: A Magazine for Boys and Girls
I have seen it all, said old Father Time, The wreck of the world's first hope; When sin and evil began their course, And grew with a mighty resistless force, Till tliey filled the world's wide scope. Why should I watch, said old Father Time, The stale  ...
‎1878
6
Patriarchs of Time: Dualism in Saturn-Cronus, Father Time, ...
In the Ulster play of the Spamount Mummers, Father Time introduces himself: Here comes I old Father Time, With a Christmas Book and a Mummers' Rhyme. After Prince George has killed the "Turkey Champion," Father Time cries out: George ...
Samuel L. Macey, 2010
7
The Trial of Father Time
In case you are fearful and by this, you plan to offer a denial, be assured Old Father Time, this will be a just and fair trial. Oh, we see you are not represented by counsel? As you will then. How do you answer this allegation?” And Father Time ...
Rev. Joseph William Massey
8
The life of Paul the Spanish sharper. Book II. Fortune in ...
BY THE MIGHTY OLD FATHER TIME, A PROCLAMATION. We, the mighty Old Father Time, the most knowing master in the world, universal heir to all mankind, sovereign lord of all things, death's champion, and one of her privy council; ...
Francisco de Quevedo, 1798
9
The life of Paul the Spanish sharper, Bk. 2. Fortune in her ...
m BY THE MIGHTY OLD FATHER TIME, A PROCLAMATION. W'e. the mighty Old Father Time, the moll knowing master in the world, universal heir to all mankind, sovereign lord of all things, death's champion, and one of her privy council ...
Francisco de Quevedo, 1798
10
Our Navy, the Standard Publication of the U.S. Navy
One day Old Father Time approaches Judge Carruthers and says, 'Judge, that old nigger of yours is gettin' pretty old and I think I'll have to take him away. He's long for this world even it he dies to-morrow.' '0, Father Time,' replies the Judge, ...
‎1917

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OLD FATHER TIME»

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Omar Sharif and Dr Zhivago: How the critics got it all wrong
So in the end Old Father Time came for Omar Sharif a little after his co-actor, Peter O'Toole. Both men memorably co-starred in the 1962 film ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
2
Ludlow: All is forgiven, Favre welcomed back to Lambeau
But that was several years ago, and Old Father Time has a way of healing old wounds. So when he returned to Green Bay, after leaving seven ... «Green Bay Press Gazette, Jul 15»
3
Costa's rocky debut on the ASX
"Unfortunately there is a thing called old father time. You can't turn your body clock back, which I love to do," the Geelong-based businessman ... «The Australian Financial Review, Jul 15»
4
Survey Finds Americans Are Optimistic About Aging But Not Quite …
"While we can't beat old father time, there are steps people can take to optimize their inner health," Dr. Blander continued. "To improve ... «IT News Online, Jul 15»
5
Away Days: England v Australia, day one of the second Ashes Test …
There's the old weather vane man thing, Old Father Time, on the East Clock Tower Balcony, a thing that's stood sentinel measuring how long ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
6
Watson claims one final victory on the links to say an apt farewell
He had already pretty much conceded the day to Old Father Time but there was one last race against the clock for Tom Watson in St Andrews ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»
7
Who are the real title favorites after free agency?
Will good old father time finally catch up to them? Ginobili has shown signs of slowing down with his points per game steadily decreasing year ... «The News Hub, Jul 15»
8
Old Boys are the new boys in over-40s football league
Old Father Time has caught up with some of us, but we still really enjoy playing football, and this gives us all an opportunity to do that.”. «Sunderland Echo, Jul 15»
9
Goodwill, ideas crucial to reform
The gods of cricket will notice this — I suspect the gods are beer drinkers, not sulky losers. Watch the Old Father Time windvane at Lord's. «The Australian, Jul 15»
10
Time running is out for Meyer's men
It may be that, after defying old Father Time for the last two years, he has finally hit the wall. If that is the case he will be ruthlessly exposed by ... «Mail & Guardian Online, Jul 15»

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