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endearment (n.)
[endearment 词源字典]
"act of endearing," 1610s, from
endear
+
-ment
. Meaning "obligation of gratitude" is from 1620s; that of "action expressive of love" is from 1702.
[endearment etymology, endearment origin, 英语词源]