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fatherlike

ADJECTIVE
fatherly
Synonyms
WEAK
affectionate benevolent benign forbearing indulgent kind kindly parental paternal patriarchal protective supportive tender

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Fatherlike, he thought he had done enough for a bit, and would enjoy a "sunning reaction" on the summerhouse roof.

From The Way of the Wild by Rountree, Harry

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