■ noun used as an affectionate form of address.
↘a lovable or endearing person.
↘a favourite of a certain group: the ~ of Labour's left wing.
■ adjective beloved.
↘pretty; charming.
Origin
OE dēorling (see dear , -ling ).
■ noun used as an affectionate form of address.
↘a lovable or endearing person.
↘a favourite of a certain group: the ~ of Labour's left wing.
■ adjective beloved.
↘pretty; charming.
Origin
OE dēorling (see dear , -ling ).
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004