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fatherly
adjective fa·ther·ly \ˈfä-thər-lē\
: of a father : resembling a father : showing the affection or concern of a father
Full Definition of FATHERLY
1
: of, relating to, or befitting a father <fatherly responsibilities>
2
: resembling a father (as in affection or care) <a fatherly old man>
— fa·ther·li·ness \-lē-nəs\ noun
— fatherly adverb
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First Known Use of FATHERLY
15th century
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fatherly
adjective fa·ther·ly \ˈfä-thər-lē\
Definition of FATHERLY for Kids
: of or like a father <He gave me fatherly advice.>
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