begats
plural noun
be·gats
\bi-ˈgats, bē-\
Definition of begats
1 slang : a genealogical list the Old Testament begats
2 slang : offspring some begats … died without issue — Time
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Origin and Etymology of begats
begat + -s; from its frequent use in the Bible, especially Genesis 5
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