Darling \Dar"ling\, n. [OE. derling, deorling, AS. de['o]rling; de['o]re dear + -ling. See Dear, and -ling.]

One dearly beloved; a favorite.

And can do naught but wail her darling's loss. --Shak.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Darling \Dar"ling\, a. Dearly beloved; regarded with especial kindness and tenderness; favorite. ``Some darling science.'' --I. Watts. ``Darling sin.'' --Macaulay.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)