Fates

See also: fates

English

Etymology

Plural of fate.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /feɪts/
Rhymes: -eɪts

Proper noun

Fates

(Greek mythology) Atropos, Clotho, and Lachesis; supernatural beings who controlled the destiny of men and of the gods.
- 1944, Ralph Blane, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”, Meet Me in St. Louis, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  Through the years we all will be together / If the Fates allow

Synonyms

Moirae (Greek mythology), Parcae (Roman mythology), Sudice (Slavic mythology)

Related terms

Fate

Translations

supernatural beings who control destiny

Dutch: schikgodinnen
Greek:
Ancient: Μοῖραι f pl (Moîrai)

Irish: Bandéithe na Cinniúna m pl, Na Fáithe m pl
Tagalog: Parkas

See also

Norn

Anagrams

Festa, TAFEs, feast, feats, festa, fetas

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