Its a term of endearment and a word we have used for years.
He knew she had used his last name as a term of endearment.
It was the first time I'd ever heard him use any term of endearment to her.
When used as a given name, Lee is a term of endearment.
It is also a term of endearment for small boys.
The specific name means 'pretty, little' and is used as a term of endearment.
They even changed their terms of endearment to reflect our new status.
Isn't this a term of endearment and respect which they've long ago lost any claim to?
It was a term of endearment that stayed with me for more than seven years.
The nickname may also be used outside the family by friends as a term of endearment.