Definition

Dearly; at a high price. If thou attempt it, it will cost thee dear. Shak.

Other Definitions

This word also has 3 other definitions:

DEAR (adjective)

1. Bearing a high price; high-priced; costly; expensive. The cheapest of us is ten groats too dear. Shak. 2. Marked by scarcity or dearth, and exorbi...

DEAR (noun)

A dear one; lover; sweetheart. That kiss I carried from thee, dear. Shak.

DEAR (verb)

To endear. [Obs.] Shelton.