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Danish
Etymology 1
From Old Norse kæra.
Pronunciation
Verb
kære (imperative kær, infinitive at kære, present tense kærer, past tense kærede, perfect tense har kæret)
- (law) appeal
Etymology 2
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Adjective
kære
- plural and definite singular attributive of kær
Usage notes
Used in the beginning of addresses, e.g. Kære Jacob... "Dear Jacob...".