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deary

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deary, dearie [ˈdɪərɪ]
n
1. pl dearies Informal a term of affection: now often sarcastic or facetious
deary or dearie me! an exclamation of surprise or dismay
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dearydeary - a special loved one                  
darling, dearie, ducky, favorite, favourite, pet
lover - a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
chosen - one who is the object of choice; who is given preference; "she was Mama's chosen"
macushla - (an Irish term of address expressing affection) darling
mollycoddle - a pampered darling; an effeminate man
teacher's pet - the teacher's favorite student


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So he said, leaving his hand in mine, "I'm afraid, my deary, that I must have shocked you by all the wicked things I've been sayin' about the dead, and such like, for weeks past, but I didn't mean them, and I want ye to remember that when I'm gone.
Dracula by Stoker, Bram View in context
If there's slaves in them parts where you're a-going, I'll be bound to you for one, and happy, but doen't ye leave me behind, Dan'l, that's a deary dear
David Copperfield by Dickens, Charles View in context
"You must 'a' laid all over the breedge, deary," said Mrs.
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