darling

Meanings

Noun

  • A person who is dear to one.
  • A kind or sweet person; sweetheart.
  • A person or thing very popular with a certain group.

Adjective

Origin

  • From Middle English derelyng, from Old English dÄ“orling ("darling, favorite, minion; also household god"), corresponding to dear + -ling.

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