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lief

adj

LanguageMiddle Dutch

Meaning
  1. loved, dear
  2. sweet, nice
  3. loved
  4. Describes someone or something that is cherished or holds a special place in one's heart.
Examples

Mijn lief kind speelt in de tuin.

My dear child plays in the garden.

Part of speechadj

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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.