sweeting

noun2

1. •
   (no longer used) A darling; term of endearment.

   • Trip no further, pretty sweeting. — 1601
2. •
   (no longer used) A sweet apple.

   • a childe will chose a sweeting, because it is presentlie faire and pleasant, and refuse a Runnet, because it is than grene, hard, and lowre[…] — 1569