dear heart exclamation 1noun 1forms 1 exclamation1 •(no longer used) Expressing surprise or emphasis.“Dead — aye, sure enough he’s dead and gone below,” said the fellow with the bandage; “but if ever sperrit walked, it would be Flint’s. Dear heart, but he died bad, did Flint!” — 1881 noun1 •Term of affection; sweetheart. formsdear hearts
