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father confessor

NOUN
spiritual leader
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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

Diana is sweet and smart, but, in the opening episode at least, it is father who knows best: he turns from Jewish mother to father confessor in record time.

From Time Magazine Archive

He is also an actor, as well as technical adviser and father confessor to the film industry.

From Time Magazine Archive

He refused to see a father confessor, and died in his sins.

From Tales of the Wonder Club Volume I by Halidom, M. Y.




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