Description:

The term 'patre' is thought to have come from Spanish 'padre' during the middle period. It refers to a preacher, usually but not always a Christian preacher, and is the dominant word for such a parsonage, Common speakers not making fine distinctions and not inclined to respect what clergy of different denominations call themselves natively.

Noun: 

As a noun, 'patre' refers to a priest or preacher. The derived form 'patresyn' means 'clergy'.

Verb: 

As a verb, patre is a happat verb of communication meaning to preach, with an ergative preacher, a dative recipient of the message, and an absolutive message. 

Modifier: 

The modifier form 'patres' can mean ecclesiastical, or just preachy.