machree

/məˈkriː/
noun
  1. A term of endearment meaning 'my dear' or 'my heart,' used especially in Irish English.
    • She called her grandson 'machree' whenever he visited.
    • In the old Irish song, the singer calls out to his love, 'Oh, machree, my own true love.'
    • Come here, machree, and give me a hug.
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