doating-piece

Noun

obsolete

(obsolete) A darling; a favourite who is doted on.

Japanese Meaning

（古語）愛される人、特に誰かから溺愛される大切な存在

The old sailor always called his granddaughter his doating-piece, smiling as he knitted her tiny sweaters.

その老いた船乗りはいつも孫娘を愛しい人と呼び、小さなセーターを編みながら微笑んだ。

Sense（1）

(obsolete) A darling; a favourite who is doted on.

doating-pieces

（ plural ）