Definitions
relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent
Word origin
From Old French paternal (“of a father”) (12th c.), from Vulgar Latin paternālis (“paternal”), from Latin paternus (“of or pertaining to a father, paternal”), from pater (“father”).
Used in a sentence
“paternal grandfather”
“It was with a natural touch of pride that Norbourne Courtenaye paced his paternal hall, while waiting for his uncle, with whom he was going to ride.”
“The eldest son was usually given the name of his paternal grandfather, later children those of other relatives.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Fatherly in manner”8 letters
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