cher*: Meaning and Definition of

cher

Pronunciation: (sher Eng. shâr), [key]
— adj. French.
  1. dear; beloved: used in referring to or addressing a man or boy.

Cher

Pronunciation: (shâr Fr. sher), [key]
— n.
  1. a river in central France, flowing NW to the Loire River. 220 mi. (355 km) long.
  2. a department in central France. 316,350; 2820 sq. mi. (7305 sq. km). Cap.: Bourges.
  3. a female given name.
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