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Dearly
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: adverb (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.