"caressing name" meaning in All languages combined

See caressing name on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: caressing names [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} caressing name (plural caressing names)
  1. (archaic) A name or nickname used to express affection, especially to a child, parent, or other loved one. Tags: archaic Synonyms: pet name, term of endearment
    Sense id: en-caressing_name-en-noun-MXPlQqRU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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