Definition of dear

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Dear (superl.) Marked by scarcity or dearth, and exorbitance of price; as, a dear year..

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Hinny :: Hinny (n.) A term of endearment; darling; -- corrupted from honey.
Dear :: Dear (adv.) Dearly; at a high price.
Near :: Near (adv.) Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; touching, or affecting intimately; intimate; dear; as, a near friend..
Overhold :: Overhold (v. t.) To hold or value too highly; to estimate at too dear a rate.
Dove :: Dove (n.) A word of endearment for one regarded as pure and gentle.
Bawcock :: Bawcock (n.) A fine fellow; -- a term of endearment.
Caress :: Caress (n.) To treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness; to touch or speak to in a loving or endearing manner; to fondle..
Creature :: Creature (n.) A human being, in pity, contempt, or endearment; as, a poor creature; a pretty creature..
Endearedly :: Endearedly (adv.) With affection or endearment; dearly.
Belamy :: Belamy (n.) Good friend; dear friend.
Dear :: Dear (superl.) Marked by scarcity or dearth, and exorbitance of price; as, a dear year..
Precious :: Precious (a.) Of great value or worth; very valuable; highly esteemed; dear; beloved; as, precious recollections..
Dearticulate :: Dearticulate (v. t.) To disjoint.
Lief :: Lief (n.) Dear; beloved.
Darling :: Darling (a.) Dearly beloved; regarded with especial kindness and tenderness; favorite.
Love :: Love (n.) The object of affection; -- often employed in endearing address.
Endear :: Endear (v. t.) To raise the price or cost of; to make costly or expensive.
Costly :: Costly (a.) Of great cost; expensive; dear.
Tot :: Tot (n.) Anything small; -- frequently applied as a term of endearment to a little child.
Marry :: Marry (v. t.) Figuratively, to unite in the closest and most endearing relation..
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