01 adv. In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as, to love one dearly.
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In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as, to love one dearly.
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2.
At a high rate or price; grievously.“He buys his mistress dearly with his throne.” — Dryden.
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3.
Exquisitely.[Obs.]