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fatherliness|ˈfɑːðəlɪnɪs|
[f. fatherly a. + -ness.]
The quality of being fatherly; fatherly character, function, or feeling.
1551Cheke Matt. Let. iv. (1843) 116 His fatherlines in life, his authoritee in knowlege. 1662J. Chandler Van Helmont's Oriat. 147 Although a fleshly Father doth give of his own, whence the name of Paternity or fatherliness is given unto him. 1727–36in Bailey. 1820L. Hunt Indicator No. 16 (1822) I. 124 Ah, young gentleman, said he (for so he called me in the fatherliness of his age). 1856Lit. Churchman II. 90/1 The fatherliness of God, as distinguished from His justice. |