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Dear

/dɪə/

A term often used to show affection or respect towards someone. It can also indicate something expensive or cherished.

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'My dears,' said Miss Pole next day, very pleased.

'Yes, my dearest mathematician, fortunately, fortunately, fortunately!

'Dearer, much dearer than ever.'

From Old English "dēore," meaning beloved or precious, which originates from Proto-Germanic "deuzaz." Related to Dutch "duur" and German "teuer."

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