Strong’s definition
(figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle
KJV gloss list in the source
(well-) beloved, father's brother, love, uncle.
Source pronunciation notation: dode
Derivation recorded by Strong
or (shortened) דֹּד; from an unused root meaning properly, to boil, i.e.
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