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  • We may notice that as soon as he gains control of language, other men are called by the term papa.

    Ontario Normal School Manuals: Science of Education Ontario. Ministry of Education

  • Howard, himself, was a worthy son of the handsome, brown-bearded man whom he called papa.

    In Blue Creek Cañon Anna Chapin Ray 1905

  • He had taken after his mother, not after old Tom Trodgers, as they called his papa.

    Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour Robert Smith Surtees 1833

  • "Very well," said Graham; and indeed he recalled perfectly the little scene in the salle-à-manger of the Chaudfontaine hotel -- the long dimly lighted room, the two men playing at cards, and the little child nestling close up to the fair one whom she called papa.

    My Little Lady Eleanor Frances Poynter

  • "I know you're sick," Bertie urged anxiously, "and I'm going to call my papa."

    Bertie and the Gardeners or, The Way to be Happy Madeline Leslie 1854

  • Sir William Bolton joined last night; and received his letters, announcing his being called papa.

    The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton Nelson, Horatio 1814

  • From time to time, Pervaiz's 3-year-old daughter Diah turns to her mother and repeats one word "papa."

    CNN Transcript Nov 11, 2009 2009

  • From time to time, Pervaiz's 3-year-old daughter Diah turns to her mother and repeats one word "papa."

    CNN Transcript Nov 12, 2009 2009

  • To Alvin's relief, Arthur Stuart said nothing at all, and so naturally among the things he didn't say was "papa."

    Alvin Journeyman Card, Orson Scott 1995

  • Salvini's relations with his son were charming, though it sounded a bit odd to hear the stalwart young man calling him "papa."

    Stage Confidences Clara Morris

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