Definition of Paternally

1. Adverb. In a paternal manner. "He behaves very paternally toward his young bride"

Partainyms: Paternal

Definition of Paternally

1. adv. In a paternal manner.

Definition of Paternally

1. Adverb. In a paternal manner; fatherly. ¹

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Definition of Paternally

1. [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paternally

paternalise
paternalised
paternalises
paternalising
paternalism
paternalisms
paternalist
paternalistic
paternalistically
paternalists
paternalization
paternalize
paternalized
paternalizes
paternalizing
paternally (current term)
paternities
paternity
paternity leave
paternity leaves
paternity suit
paternity suits
paternity test
paternity tests
paternoster
paternosters
paters
pates
path
path-

Literary usage of Paternally

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Physicians and Surgeons of the United States by William Biddle Atkinson (1878)
"His son. Dr. EA Dutcher, has for some years been associated with him in practice. RANNEY, GEORGE E., Lansing,Mich., paternally of Scotch, maternally of ..."

2. The Odd Fellows' Magazine by Independent Order of Odd Fellows Manchester Unity (1847)
"He is, in truth, the descendant paternally of a certain Gregory Byrne, of the Queen's ... Earl Nelson is paternally n Bolton ; his father was Thomas Bolton, ..."

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