Dear

proper nountop 1 000 in film dialogue

A surname.

proper noun

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A surname.

Etymology

English surname, related to the adjective dear and noun deer (from Old English deor (“wild animal”), used in many senses).

Forms

plural: Dears

dean · A senior official in a college or university, who may be in…Dean · A title afforded to a dean.dear · High in price; expensive.

Dear · A surname.

dearest · A beloved person; a term of endearment.dearie · A person who is dear; sweetie.dearly · In a dear or precious manner.

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