deary

Noun
US[dir-ee]/ˈdɪri/2 syllables
Synonyms: darlingfavoritefavouritepetdearieduckybeloveddeardearesthoneylovebaby

Open English WordNet

Noun (2)

  1. a special loved oneSynonyms: darlingfavoritefavouritepetdearieduckyType of loverKinds chosen, macushla, teacher's pet, mollycoddle
  2. a beloved person; used as terms of endearmentSynonyms: beloveddeardearesthoneylovebabydarlingdeariesweetheartsweetieType of lover

Related words pet adjective

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Dear′y noun

A dear; a darling. Familiar

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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