darl

See also: darł

English

Etymology

Shortening.

Noun

darl (plural darls)

1. (informal) darling (as a term of address)
   • 2004, Marie Seltenrych, Five Golden Rings and a Diamond, page 306:

     'Well if you're sure. I was going to make myself a cup of tea before it gets too hot. Do you want one?' 'No. I'll be right. Listen darl, I brought you back something, and the kids,' he says, opening his backpack […]

   • 2010, Joanna Neil, Lucy Clark, Posh Doc, Society Wedding / New Boss, New-Year Bride:

     'Hello, darl. This must be the newest addition to our family.' Melissa's attention was wrenched away from her confusing thoughts about Joss as she was enveloped in a warm hug from a woman just a little shorter than her.

Anagrams

• ARLD, LDAR, LRAD, Lard, lard