dearness noun. ['dɪǝnɪs] ME.
[from DEAR adjective¹ + -NESS.]
1. The quality of being held dear. Also, intimacy, (mutual) affection, fondness. ME.
■ G. Burnet The dearness that was between them, was now turned..to..enmity.
■ I. Gurney The dearness of common things, Beechwood, tea, plate shelves.
b. An expression or token of affection. M17-E18.

2. The quality of being dear in price; expensiveness, costliness. M16.

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