dearling

Definitions

Noun. [B2]

Examples

“Thoſe daintie parts, the dearlings of delight, / Which mote not be prophan'd of common eyes, […]”

“[…] Auguſtius Cæſar in his very entrance into affaires, vvhen he vvas a dearling of the Senate, yet in his haranges to the people, vvould ſvveare Ita parentis honores conſequi liceat, (vvhich vvas no leſſe then the Tyranny,) […]”

“And tis a common obſervation in Familites, that the moſt diſcountenanc'd child oft makes better proof, then the dearling.”

“'Twas not satiety bade me leave⟳ the dearling of my soul, ⁕ But that she sinned a mortal sin which clipt me in its clip: […]”

“"Whate'er you say⟳, dearling." Despite her insults, Geirolf could see⟳ the love⟳ glowing in her face⟳ and he was encouraged.”

“"I dinna ken, dearling," he said huskily. "I wish⟳ … och, how I wish⟳ … I canna bear⟳ to think⟳ o' ye locked up in here."”

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