Fates

See also fates

English

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Etymology

Plural of fate.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /feɪts/
• Rhymes: -eɪts

Proper noun

Fates

1. (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

See also

• Norn

Synonyms

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

Related terms

• Fate

Translations

supernatural beings who control destiny

• Dutch: schikgodinnen (nl)

• Irish: Bandéithe na Cinniúna (ga) m pl

Anagrams

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