The quality of having great value or price.

plural of dearness

(UK) High in price; expensive. / Loved; lovable. / Lovely; kind. / Loving, affectionate, heartfelt / Precious to or greatly valued by someone.

A very kind, loving person. / A beloved person. / An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife. / An elderly person, especially a woman.

(obsolete) To endear.

Dearly; at a high price.

(dated) Indicating surprise, pity, or disapproval.

Severe, or severely affected; sore. / (obsolete) Fierce.

plural of dear

Obsolete spelling of dear