dearish en · ADJ
Etymology
From dear + -ish.
Meanings
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Somewhat dear or precious
Yet people will still buy dearish books, and though willing to hear Turner lecture gratis on Chemistry or Geology, they will not pay at the rate of 1s. a lecture to hear him.
1881, Sir Charles Lyell, Mrs. Lyell (Katharine M.), Life, Letters and Journals of Sir Charles Lyell, Bart
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more dearish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most dearish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |