Where does the word "Darling" come from and why do we use it as a term of affection.
2006-10-01 00:26:42 · 9 answers · asked by mica 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The word "Darling" is derived from "Dear-ling", which in its own right is an affectionate created by the word "Dear" and the word
"-ling", a German word meaning "little". I hope this answers your question.
2006-10-01 00:34:58 · answer #1 · answered by Malene P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Strangely, the usual explanation for the word darling is not the correct one.
It was originally the name of a Shar pie puppy owned by early chinese royaly. This was a popular breed in china which at one point almost became extinict.This particular pup was the emperors' favourite beloved pet. However when it died, he was so distraught that he ordered that the name Darling should be changed to a term used to address loved ones. Thus when he heard someone call their loved ones Darling he was reminded of his little dog and how much he felt for it.
2006-10-01 07:50:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It comes from the old English Deorling or Dear-Ling meaning Little deer. It is seen as a term of affection because this animal is considered so cute.
2006-10-01 07:47:33 · answer #3 · answered by malcy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dara is Hebrew Pearl of Wisdom
Ling is a diminuitive form of a word
You could therefore deduce that a darling is a little pearl of wisdom.
2006-10-01 08:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by LORD Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thought it meant favourite love, a word reserved for the person you love most of all.I was pleased to read Malene P`s
answer, the "ling" bit, because I am often teased because I pronounce it `dar-ling` and not `dar-lin`. So thanks for that!
2006-10-01 07:48:34 · answer #5 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's old English (deorling), derives from dear (deore) distinguished, worthy, loved.
2006-10-01 10:14:46 · answer #6 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thought it came from Peter Pan I use iot when I talk to women, I also call refer to women as dear also and love too. they don't like it - that's thier problem not mine.
2006-10-01 07:36:01 · answer #7 · answered by jimmyfish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THATS WHAT IT IS A TERM OF AFFECTION, WE USE THAT WHEN WE TRULY LOVE SOMEONE.
2006-10-01 07:33:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the word is from theatricals
2006-10-02 11:19:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋