FATHERLY

fatherly, fatherlike

(adjective) like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

fatherly (comparative more fatherly, superlative most fatherly)

Characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood.

Characteristic of fathers, paternal.

Anagrams

• Flaherty

Source: Wiktionary


Fa"ther*ly, a.

1. Like a father in affection and care; paternal; tender; protecting; careful. You have showed a tender, fatherly regard. Shak.

2. Of or pertaining to a father.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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