Fathership

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being a father countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A title of respect addressed to a priest. countable, uncountable

    "Your fathership"

Synonyms

All synonyms
dadnessfatherhoodpapashippaternity

Etymology

From Middle English fadership, equivalent to father + -ship.

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