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Definition of Dearest

1. Noun. A beloved person; used as terms of endearment.

Definition of Dearest

1. Adjective. (superlative of dear) ¹

2. Noun. A beloved person; a term of endearment. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dearest

1. dear [adj] - See also: dear

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dearest

Literary usage of Dearest

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore by Thomas Moore (1910)
"YES ! had I leisure to sigh and mourn, Fanny, dearest, for thee I'd sigh ... Then wish me not to despair and pine, Fanny, dearest of all the dears ! ..."

2. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern by Charles Dudley Warner, Hamilton Wright Mabie, Lucia Isabella Gilbert Runkle, George H Warner (1902)
"A PLACE IN THY MEMORY, dearest A PLACE in thy memory, dearest, Is all that I claim: To ... Could I be thy true lover, dearest, Couldst thou smile on me, ..."

3. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, with Documents, Narratives by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1867)
"In this mine, which appeals to your dearest rights ... strive for the preservation d their dearest rights, their homes and their com- try, although the ..."

4. The Life and Theatrical Times of Charles Kean, F.S.A. by Fanny Kemble, Kate Field, John William Cole (1882)
"Poor thing! she has had a severe trial, in the premature loss of those dearest to her. . . . God bless you, dear Hal. Good-bye. ... MY dearest HAL, I have ..."

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