many historical proverbs have a doubtful paternity

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• pa|ter|ni|ty — «puh TUR nuh tee», noun. 1. the condition of being a father; fatherhood. 2. paternal origin or descent: »King Arthur s paternity was unknown. Figurative. Many of the historical proverbs have a doubtful paternity (Emerson). ╂[< Late Latin… …   Useful english dictionary

• literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …   Universalium

• WOMAN — This article is arranged according to the following outline: the historical perspective biblical period marriage and children women in household life economic roles educational and managerial roles religious roles women outside the household… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism