Dear and Old man

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Dear noun - A person with whom one is in love.

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Old man and dear are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Old man" instead a noun "Dear".

Nearby Words: dearly, deary, dearie

Old man noun - A male romantic companion.

Usage example: my old man and I have decided to move in together

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Dear and old man are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dear" instead a noun phrase "Old man".

The Flanders and Swann song "Madeira, M'Dear" is about a sly old man who attempts to get a young maiden drunk to sleep with him.

Source: But Liquor Is Quicker
He must have it, but he has a plane to catch and can't wait for the old man to return — Dear sir, would you please give him my business card?

Source: Violin Scam

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