nearest and dearest

Etymology


The sense appears to predate the  sense.

Adjective

 * 1) Closest, most intimate.

Translations

 * Czech: ,

Noun

 * 1)  One's closest and most intimate family members, friends, etc.

Translations

 * Galician: achegados, achegadas
 * Spanish:, , círculo íntimo, seres queridos