be gathered to (one's) fathers



be gathered to (one's) fathers

euphemism To die. It's such a shame that Tom has been gathered to his fathers. When is his funeral?
See also: father, gather

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ZachZAKEnglish
ZimriZIM-rie (English)Biblical
Caelia-Ancient Roman
Loraine[lɔ'rein]
Talfryn-Welsh
Jacquetta-English (British)