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fatherly

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  1. 1. a. Like a father in affection and care; paternal; tender; protecting; careful. Source: opted
  2. 2. a. Of or pertaining to a father. Source: opted
  3. 3. adj. like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective Source: wordnet
  4. 4. 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
  5. 5. j:100 s. like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective Source: ecdict

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