dear me

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dear me

/ˌdɪəˈmiː/ UK

interjection

An expression of surprise, dismay, or indulgent disapproval. "Dear me, Mr. Holmes. Dear me!" said this singular epistle. There was neither superscription nor signature. I laughed at the quaint message; but Holmes showed unwonted seriousness.
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@misc{dear_me_2026,
  title = {dear me},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/dear%20me},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}