truelove

[ troo-luhv ]

/ ˈtruˌlʌv /

a sweetheart; a truly loving or loved person.

Origin of truelove

First recorded in 1350–1400, truelove is from the Middle English word trewe love. See true, love

Look, Truelove, how brave and red are those holly berries, and how green and fantastically twisted the leaves!

Audrey |Mary Johnston
“He wants Truelove, Peggy,” cried Harriet her eyes dancing with mischief.

Peggy Owen and Liberty |Lucy Foster Madison
This 1625 figure, as did the other muster statistics, included the Truelove Company people and goods.

The First Seventeen Years: Virginia 1607-1624 |Charles E. Hatch
Will thee pardon me, Truelove, if I say that thy amiability lacks somewhat of sweetness?

Peggy Owen and Liberty |Lucy Foster Madison

Hand in hand the two walked slowly toward that haunt of peace, Truelove's quiet home.

Audrey |Mary Johnston

truelove

/ (ˈtruːˌlʌv) /

someone truly loved; sweetheart

another name for herb Paris