Definitions of dearie
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a special loved one
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chosen
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
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macushla
(an Irish term of address expressing affection) darling
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mollycoddle
a pampered darling; an effeminate man
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teacher's pet
the teacher's favorite student
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lover
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
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