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Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1) parent; close relative
 * 2) close friend; trusted companion
 * 3) guardian person with quasi-parental authority
 * 4) saint

Etymology 1
From earlier, from or a conjugation of  and  from.

Conjunction

 * 1) but

Etymology 2
, from the root.

Noun

 * 1) guardian
 * 2) parent

Etymology
, from.

Noun

 * 1)  favorite with God
 * 2)  prophet, saint
 * 3) master, lord, defender, guardian, friend