paternoster

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Noun — The Lord's Prayer, especially in a Roman Catholic setting.

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paternoster lift paternoster rig say a paternoster ride the paternoster

The prayer sense is formal and religious, while the elevator and fishing senses are specialist terms.

Etymology

The word came from Latin Pater noster, meaning our father, via Old English into Middle English. Those are the opening words of the Lord's Prayer. The elevator and the fishing rig are named for their resemblance to a rosary.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a paternoster?

It can mean the Lord's Prayer, a continuously moving loop elevator, or a type of fishing rig.

What does paternoster mean in Latin?

It comes from the Latin Pater noster, which means our father.

Why is a paternoster elevator called that?

It is named for its resemblance to a rosary, since the cabins form a continuous loop like beads.

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