sweetheart

sweetheart
/sweet"hahrt'/, n.
1. either of a pair of lovers in relation to the other.
2. (sometimes cap.) an affectionate or familiar term of address.
3. a beloved person.
4. Informal. a generous, friendly person.
5. Informal. anything that arouses loyal affection: My old car was a real sweetheart.
[1250-1300; ME swete herte. See SWEET, HEART]

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