First Known Use: before 12th century
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1darling
noun dar·ling \ˈdär-liŋ\
: a person you love very much
: a kind and helpful person
: someone who is liked very much by a person or group
Full Definition of DARLING
1
: a dearly loved person
2
: favorite <a director who is the darling of the critics>
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Origin of DARLING
Middle English derling, from Old English dēorling, from dēore dear
2darling
adjective
: greatly loved
: very pleasing or attractive
Full Definition of DARLING
1
: dearly loved : favorite
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First Known Use of DARLING
15th century
Darling
geographical name Dar·ling \ˈdär-liŋ\
Definition of DARLING
river ab 1700 miles (2735 kilometers) SE Australia in Queensland & New South Wales flowing SW into Murray River
DARLINGNESS Defined for Kids
1darling
noun dar·ling \ˈdär-liŋ\
Definition of DARLING for Kids
1
: a dearly loved person
2
: 1favorite <He is the darling of golf fans.>
2darling
adjective
Definition of DARLING for Kids
1
: dearly loved <Come here, darling child.>
2
: very pleasing : charming <a darling little house>
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