fair-haired boy vs lover

fair-haired boy

noun
  • Someone's favourite, especially a young one; a blue-eyed boy (British), (Australian) 

lover

noun
  • One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse. 

  • A person who loves something. 

  • An informal term of address for any friend. 

  • A sexual partner, especially one with whom someone is having an affair. 

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