Paternal
51paternal — adj 1. fatherly, fatherlike; patriarchal, patriarchic, paterfamiliar; kind, kindly, kindhearted; fond, loving, devoted; indulgent, solicitous; concerned, regardful. 2. patrilineal, patrimonial; patrilateral …
52paternal — pa·ter·nal …
53paternal — /pəˈtɜnəl / (say puh ternuhl) adjective 1. characteristic of or befitting a father; fatherly. 2. of or relating to a father. 3. related on the father s side. 4. derived or inherited from a father. {Latin paternus fatherly + al1} –paternally,… …
54paternal — Makua kāne, ma ka ao ao o ka makua kāne …
55paternal — Pertaining to the father …
56paternal — Belonging to, or proceeding from, the father …
57paternal — see PATRON …
58paternal — adj. 1 of or like or appropriate to a father. 2 fatherly. 3 related through the father. 4 (of a government etc.) limiting freedom and responsibility by well meant regulations. Derivatives: paternally adv. Etymology: LL paternalis f. L paternus f …
59paternal aunt — noun the sister or sister in law of ones father …
60paternal cousin — noun a) A child of ones fathers sibling b) A more distant relative of ones father who is not a direct ancestor See Also: maternal cousin …