(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:55:00

Dear"ly, adv.

1.

In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as, to love one dearly.

2.

At a high rate or price; grievously.

He buys his mistress dearly with his throne. Dryden.

3.

Exquisitely.

[Obs.]

Shak.

 

© Webster 1913.

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