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paternally

adverb

In a paternal manner

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Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
Y
Contains
AT
Scrabble score
15

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adverb

  1. In a paternal manner

    “He behaves very paternally toward his young bride”

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He behaves very paternally toward his young bride

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