deary

English

/ˈdɪəɹi/

noun

Definitions

(informal) A dear; a darling.
(informal) A term of address for a female.

Etymology

Suffix from English dear.

Origin

English

dear

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

bedear English
darling English
dear English
dearest English
dearheart English
dearie English
dearish English
dearling English
dearly English
dearness English
dearsome English
dearth English
dearworth English
endear English
overdear English
undear English
dere Middle English