4. Hence, close to the heart; heartfelt; present in mind; engaging the attention. (a) Of agreeable things and interests. [I'll] leave you to attend him: some dear cause Will in concealment wrap me up awhile. Shak. His dearest wish was to escape from the bustle and glitter of Whitehall. Macaulay. (b) Of disagreeable things and antipathies. In our dear peril. Shak. Would I had met my dearest foe in heaven Or ever I had seen that day. Shak.
DEAR
Dear, n.
Defn: A dear one; lover; sweetheart.
That kiss I carried from thee, dear. Shak.
DEAR
Dear, adv.
Defn: Dearly; at a high price.
If thou attempt it, it will cost thee dear. Shak.
DEAR
Dear, v. t.
Defn: To endear. [Obs.] Shelton.
DEARBORN
Dear"born, n.
Defn: A four-wheeled carriage, with curtained sides.
DEAR-BOUGHT
Dear"-bought`, a.