noun
deary
DEER-ree
noun
1
A term of endearment; a variant spelling of dearie.
"Take your time, deary, there's no rush."
How to Use Deary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnother spelling of dearie — an affectionate, slightly old-fashioned form of address.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
dearies plural
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Etymology
From dear plus -y, an alternate spelling of dearie.