noun

darling

darling, sweetheart, love

Goodbye, my darling.

Goodbye, my darling.

He's such a darling to help me.

He's such a darling to help me.

((my/your/etc. darling)) a term of endearment for a loved one. "Come here, my darling."

Synonyms: sweetheart, beloved, love

From Old English 'dēorling', meaning 'a beloved person', from 'dēor' (dear).

Think of 'dear-ling', a little dear one. It's a common term of affection.

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