First Known Use: 14th century
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beloved
adjective be·loved \bi-ˈləvd, -ˈlə-vəd, bē-\
: very much loved : dearly loved
Full Definition of BELOVED
: dearly loved : dear to the heart
— beloved noun
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Origin of BELOVED
Middle English, from past participle of beloven to love, from be- + loven to love
BELOVED Defined for Kids
beloved
adjective be·lov·ed \bə-ˈlə-vəd, -ˈləvd\
Definition of BELOVED for Kids
: greatly loved : very dear <a beloved friend>
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