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dearness

One entry found.

Main Entry:
2dear
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English dere, from Old English dēore; akin to Old High German tiuri distinguished, costly
Date:
before 12th century
1obsolete : noble2: highly valued : precious <a dear friend> —often used in a salutation <dear Sir>3: affectionate, fond4: high or exorbitant in price : expensive <eggs are very dear just now>5: heartfelt <our dearest prayers>
dear·ness noun
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