dadhood

English

Etymology

From dad +‎ -hood. Attested since the 20th century.

Noun

dadhood (uncountable)

1. (informal) Synonym of fatherhood
   • 1992, Yevrah Ornstein, From the Hearts of Men, page 283:

     The latest commentary I've gotten on first-time dadhood came from a friend after he heard the news from his wife.