carissima

‘Don’t send me away, carissima, and make us both wretched.

The Count's Blackmail Bargain Craven, Sara 2005

He affirmed he should return with rejuvenated faculties, after seeing his carissima; and ultimately he persuaded his publisher to advance him two thousand francs for his travelling expenses.

Balzac 2003

Mama Lucia bustled out to cry, "Benvenuta, carissima!" and hug Aleka to her vast bosom.

The Stars Are Also Fire Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 1994

Mama Lucia bustled out to cry, "Benvenuta, carissima!" and hug Aleka to her vast bosom.

The Stars Are Also Fire Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 1994

This friendship seems to have been rather close for a while, Balzac addressing her as _Sofka_, _Sof_, _Sophie_ and _carissima Sofi_.

Women in the Life of Balzac Juanita Helm Floyd

"Did I not tell you, _carissima_ Was it not very heaven?"

Wild Wings A Romance of Youth Margaret Rebecca Piper

_Querida mi alma, douchka, Herzliebchen, carissima_; and _bien, bien-aimée_, I'll not run out of salutations for you this side of heaven -- no -- nor t'other.

O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1920 Various

"Nay, Madre carissima; thou art still before all others with thy wayward son."

The Royal Pawn of Venice A Romance of Cyprus Lawrence Turnbull

O Mater alma Christi carissima: suscipe, suscipe pia laudum praeconia.

The St. Gregory Hymnal and Catholic Choir Book Various

He affirmed he should return with rejuvenated faculties, after seeing his _carissima_; and ultimately he persuaded his publisher to advance him two thousand francs for his travelling expenses.

Balzac Frederick Lawton