father confessor
Example Sentences
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Right now, John Hurt can be seen in Jackie, opposite Natalie Portman as the newly widowed Mrs Kennedy’s father confessor.
From The Guardian • Jan. 28, 2017
Stellan Skarsgard, who has often worked with von Trier and in this film plays a father confessor figure to whom Joe recounts her life, echoed her comment, adding: "Lars is a very funny man."
From Reuters • Feb. 10, 2014
He becomes their drill sergeant, father confessor, patron saint.
From Time Magazine Archive
I have become the father confessor of the whole world ...
From Time Magazine Archive
As a Secretary of Legation is generally the father confessor of his compatriots—he had ceased to be surprised at anything.
From Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy by Wells, David Dwight
