dovie, dovey
(ˈdʌvɪ)
[Dim. or pet-form of dove: see -ie, -y.]
A term of affection: Little or dear dove. b. A local name of the dovekie.
| 1769 Public Advertiser 18 May 4/2 The domestic Lovies and Dovies. 1819 Metropolis III. 252 My dearest love—lovey, dovey! 1885 Swainson Prov. Names Birds 218 Black Guillemot..Sea dovie (Forfar). |