n. [ OE. derling, deorling, AS. deórling; deóre dear + -ling. See Dear, and -ling. ] One dearly beloved; a favorite. [ 1913 Webster ]
And can do naught but wail her darling's loss. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Dearly beloved; regarded with especial kindness and tenderness; favorite. “Some darling science.” I. Watts. “Darling sin.” Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL. Named after Dr. William