noun
papa
PAH-puh/ˈpɑːpə/
An affectionate or childlike word for father.
The child runs toward papa for a warm embrace.
Etymology
Papa began as a child's repeated-syllable word for father, fitting its affectionate use. In English, however, it first appeared in courtly speech before becoming more widely used.
In context
her father. "Well, my dear," said he, "what do you think that? Is it worthwhile to be a warden at that price?" "Oh, papa,