Synonyms for papa

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pah-puh, puh-pah

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɑ pə, pəˈpɑ

Définition of papa

Origin : "father," 1680s, from French papa, from Latin papa, originally a child's word, cf. Greek pappa (vocative) "o father," pappas "father," pappos "grandfather." The native word is daddy; first use of papa was in courtly speech, as a continental affectation, not used by common folk until late 18c.

noun father

Example sentences :

You and my other uncle can do a great deal for me, if you please, with my papa.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Papa was the Pussycat and she was the little mouse in her hole under the bed-clothes.
Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair

There was nothing like that in Connie Hancock's Papa's house.
Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair

"He's no business to behave as if it was Papa's fault," said Harriett.
Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair

Your papa and I wish you to say nothing whatever about it to any one.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

"I am very glad for you and papa, mother dear," answered Hester.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

Papa used to think that she had no talent for anything but dancing.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

Papa, a young man came into sister's room while I was there.
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

"But Papa Jack would die befo' he'd take help from you," she wailed.
Extract from : « The Little Colonel » by Annie Fellows Johnston

But, you see, Papa Charles is not rich enough to do for us what he would like.
Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa

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