papa
Americannoun
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Papa, a code word used in communications, especially by radio, to represent the letter P.
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Etymology
Origin of papa
First recorded in 1675–85; from French; Middle French pappa (nursery word); compare Latin pāpa “father” ( pope ), Old Norse pāpi, pabbi “father”; pap 1
Example Sentences
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In June, his twin sons transferred to his alma mater from a Detroit prep school with hopes of making their papa proud and lifting the town’s spirit.
From Los Angeles Times
I guess papas have a way of knowing when boys are telling the truth.
From Literature
The dozen younger alpacas around them lowered their heads as their papa alpaca stomped on the mound of grass.
From Literature
Her mama and papa had died when she was eighteen, and she stayed on the farm, keeping a few animals, selling herbs like Violet and I do.
From Literature
“He will teach you. And you will learn. That is how it was with me and your papa. I am grateful he was chosen for me. He has been a good husband.”
From Literature
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