Dearling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dearling is a noun meaning Obsolete form of darling .
Meaning
Obsolete form of darling .
Example Sentences
Thoſe daintie parts, the dearlings of delight, / Which mote not be prophan'd of common eyes, […]
"I dinna ken, dearling," he said huskily. "I wish … och, how I wish … I canna bear to think o' ye locked up in here."
"Whate'er you say, dearling." Despite her insults, Geirolf could see the love glowing in her face and he was encouraged.
And tis a common obſervation in Familites, that the moſt diſcountenanc'd child oft makes better proof, then the dearling.
Word Forms
- dearlings
Related Words
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