The traditional first line of a diary entry, based on the first line of a formal letter.

(obsolete, derogatory) An Irishman.

(idiomatic) Loved or cared about greatly.

An advice column written under the pen name Abigail Van Buren. / The columnist.

(endearing or patronizing) old woman

Desperately.

A letter from a wife or girlfriend to her husband or boyfriend, informing that the relationship is over. Usually precipitated by the writer's having met a third party.

plural of Dear John letter

(informal) Term of address for a male friend. / (informal) Used to express sympathy to a man.

plural of old dear