The terms defining ‘a father’ in Arkhangelsk dialects

The article addresses the operation of terms (indicating) defining ‘a father’ in Arkhangelsk dialects, provides the inventory of terms used to refer to a father in the nominative and vocative functions, lists collocations and word combination, studies grammar and semantic aspects. Also noted are metonymic and metaphorical transfers: the terms defining ‘a father’ can be used to refer to the stepfather, father-in-law, husband, ancestor, not relative, male animal, thing, mythological spirits-masters, can become interjections.