(Homonym: deer).
1. Earnest; SYN. devout, earnest, heartfelt.
2. With or in a close or intimate relationship; SYN. good, near.
Franz (Francis), 1800, [a] 1872, US-amerik. polit. Schriftst. dt. Herkunft; Berater A. Lincolns im Bürgerkrieg; gab die »Encyclopedia Americana« heraus.
Used especially to express annoyance or dismay.
Dearly.
A dear one; lover; sweetheart.