Dearworth

//ˈdɪə(ɹ)wɜː(ɹ)θ// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Precious, valuable; beloved. obsolete

    "It is as derworth a drewery · as dere god hym-seluen."

Example

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"It is as derworth a drewery · as dere god hym-seluen."

Etymology

From Middle English derworth, dereworth, derworthe, dereworþe, from Old English dēorwurþe, dēorwyrþe, corresponding to dear + -worth.

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