Definition of dear

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Dear (v. t.) To endear.

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Preciously :: Preciously (adv.) In a precious manner; expensively; extremely; dearly. Also used ironically.
Endearing :: Endearing (a.) Making dear or beloved; causing love.
Dearly :: Dearly (adv.) Exquisitely.
Derre :: Derre (a.) Dearer.
Dear :: Dear (superl.) Marked by scarcity or dearth, and exorbitance of price; as, a dear year..
Hypocoristic :: Hypocoristic (a.) Endearing; diminutive; as, the hypocoristic form of a name..
Dearn :: Dearn (v. t.) Same as Darn.
Wanton :: Wanton (n.) A roving, frolicsome thing; a trifler; -- used rarely as a term of endearment..
Costly :: Costly (a.) Of great cost; expensive; dear.
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..
Tot :: Tot (n.) Anything small; -- frequently applied as a term of endearment to a little child.
Pussy :: Pussy (n.) A pet name for a cat; also, an endearing name for a girl..
Creature :: Creature (n.) A human being, in pity, contempt, or endearment; as, a poor creature; a pretty creature..
Chuck :: Chuck (n.) A word of endearment; -- corrupted from chick.
Endearment :: Endearment (n.) The act of endearing or the state of being endeared; also, that which manifests, excites, or increases, affection..
''snails :: 'Snails (interj.) God's nails, or His nails, that is, the nails with which the Savior was fastened to the cross; -- an ancient form of oath, corresponding to 'Od's bodikins (dim. of body, i.e., God's dear body)..
Dear-bought :: Dear-bought (a.) Bought at a high price; as, dear-bought experience..
Darling :: Darling (a.) Dearly beloved; regarded with especial kindness and tenderness; favorite.
Honey :: Honey (n.) Sweet one; -- a term of endearment.
Alife :: Alife (adv.) On my life; dearly.
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