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Meaning of FATHERLINESS
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Definition:
[n]
the
benignity
and
protectiveness
of
or
befitting
a
father
; "
the
gentleness
and
fatherliness
of
the
strange
old
man
eased
her
fears
"
Synonyms:
paternal quality
See Also:
parental quality
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
Definition:
\
Fa
"
ther
*
li
*
ness
\,
n
. [
From
{
Fatherly
}.]
The
qualities
of
a
father
;
parantal
kindness
,
care
,
etc
.
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