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Webster 1913 Edition

Dearness

Dear′ness

,

Noun.

1.

The quality or state of being dear; costliness; excess of price.

The

dearness

of corn.

Swift.

2.

Fondness; preciousness; love; tenderness.

The

dearness

of friendship.

Bacon.

Webster 1828 Edition

Dearness

DE'ARNESS

, n.