A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
Loved; lovable.
Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior.
Lovely; kind.
High in price; expensive.
Severe, or severely affected; sore.
Dearly; at a high price.
An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife.
A beloved person.
A very kind, loving person.
An elderly person, especially a woman.
Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments.
describing a publication of a text which follows a single basic manuscript, but with variants in other manuscripts noted in the critical apparatus
Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.
Relating to diplomatics, or the study of old texts; paleographic.
The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.