Dearling

Origin

Equivalent to dear + -ling. More at darling.

Full definition of dearling

Noun

1. Alternative form of darling
• 1885: 'Twas not satiety bade me leave the dearling of my soul,
  But that she sinned a mortal sin which clips me in its clip — Sir Richard Burton, The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, Night 18
• 2006, Kate Forsyth, The Shining City:“I dinna ken, dearling,” he said huskily. “I wish . . . och, how I wish . ... “It shouldna be long, dearling.”
• 2010, Sandra Hill, The Last Viking:“Whate'er you say, dearling.” Despite her insults, Geirolf could see the love glowing in her face and he was encouraged.

Anagrams

• dragline, inlarged, Reginald, relading