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"Section F, G and H"


Fa"ther-lash`er (?), n.
(Zoöl.) A European marine fish (Cottus
bubalis
), allied to the sculpin; -- called also lucky
proach
.


Fa"ther*less, a. 1.
Destitute of a living father; as, a fatherless
child.


2. Without a known author. Beau. &
Fl.


Fa"ther*less*ness, n. The state of
being without a father.


Fa"ther*li*ness (?), n. [From
Fatherly.] The qualities of a father; parantal kindness,
care, etc.


Fa"ther long"legs` (?). (Zoöl.) See
Daddy longlegs, 2.


Fa"ther*ly, a. 1.
Like a father in affection and care; paternal; tender;
protecting; careful.


You have showed a tender, fatherly
regard.
Shak.


2. Of or pertaining to a father.


Fa"ther*ship, n. The state of
being a father; fatherhood; paternity.


Fath"om (fă&thlig;"ŭm),
n.


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