natural father

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As an infant he was taken in by Edinburgh publican James Napier, who was "almost certainly" his natural father.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2023

Years later, Mr. Forman learned that his mother confessed to a fellow inmate that his natural father had been a Jewish architect.

From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2018

His renown as a wise and generous actor led to him becoming a natural father figure in any company he joined.

From The Guardian • Jan. 30, 2013

In perhaps his boldest act with his new identity, he demanded that the birth certificates of the children be amended “to reflect that Jeffrey John Shaw is the natural father of our children.”

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2011

"Well, your wish is natural, father," said Eric gently, with a glance at his mother's picture.

From Kilmeny of the Orchard by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)