DAUGHTERLY

daughterly

(adjective) befitting a daughter; “daughterly affection”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

daughterly (comparative more daughterly, superlative most daughterly)

Relating to or characteristic of a daughter.

Source: Wiktionary


Daugh"ter*ly, a.

Definition: Becoming a daughter; filial. Sir Thomas liked her natural and dear daughterly affection towards him. Cavendish.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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2 April 2025

COVERT

(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”


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Coffee Trivia

In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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