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Definition of Fatherly
1. Adjective. Like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective.
Definition of Fatherly
1. a. Like a father in affection and care; paternal; tender; protecting; careful.
Definition of Fatherly
1. Adjective. Characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood. ¹
2. Adjective. Characteristic of fathers, paternal. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fatherly
1. paternal [adj] - See also: paternal
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fatherly
Literary usage of Fatherly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Illustrations of the Book of Proverbs by William Arnot (1863)
"A fatherly WORD ON fatherly CORRECTION. XIX. A fatherly WORD ON fatherly CORRECTION.
" My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary ..."
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