chief, (fore-)father(-less), X patrimony, principal

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:
1 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)
Transliteration:
’ab
Phonic:
awb
Meaning:
a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application)
KJV Usage:
chief, (fore-)father(-less), X patrimony, principal. Compare names in "Abi-"