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Great Father Great White Father. Hist. 
in Indian parlance, the King of England.
See also: Great Leader Great Mother Great White Chief
- 1796 (1932) I am happy that our great Father has brought us together to shake hands.
- 1861 It's the 'Great Father' who is farmer here; and if the 'Little Father,' his agent, don't keep things just so, in this ship-shape and British fashion, the chances are that the 'Little Father' will be shipped himself--which would be too painful for his pockets to contemplate.
- 1942 . . . his harsh voice startled us so. "Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works!" Silence, and then Luke's gibing voice, "And glorify the Great White Father which is in London?"
- 1796 (1932) I am happy that our great Father has brought us together to shake hands.