Meaning
Loved very much; the word before a name at the start of a letter.
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Word origin
From Old English deore, meaning precious or much loved.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- deore
- English cognates
- darling
Examples
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 10: dear, cut, promise and 7 more words.