Father, affectionately Crossword Clue

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DEAROLDDAD

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(noun)
1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

AFFECTIONATELY (adverb)
1. with affection
FATHER (noun)
1. `Father’ is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre’ is frequently used in the military
2. a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
FATHER (verb)
1. make (offspring) by reproduction

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