fatherhood

[ fah-ther-hood ]
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noun
  1. the state of being a father.

  2. fathers collectively.

  1. the qualities or spirit of a father.

Origin of fatherhood

1
1350–1400; late Middle English faderhode; replacing Middle English faderheed.See father, -hood

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British Dictionary definitions for fatherhood

fatherhood

/ (ˈfɑːðəˌhʊd) /


noun
  1. the state or responsibility of being a father

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