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
- 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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