fatherliness Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the benignity and protectiveness of or befitting a father
    paternal quality.
    • the gentleness and fatherliness of the strange old man eased her fears

WordNet

Fa"ther*li*ness noun
Etymology
From Fatherly.
Definitions
  1. The qualities of a father; parantal kindness, care, etc.

Webster 1913