Definition of best-beloved in English:
best-beloved
adjective ˌbɛs(t)bɪˈlʌv(ɪ)d
That is loved best; most beloved.
noun ˌbɛs(t)bɪˈlʌv(ɪ)d
A most beloved person; specifically a lover, a sweetheart.
Origin
Late Middle English. From best + beloved. Compare earlier well-beloved.
Definition of best-beloved in US English:
best-beloved
adjectiveˌbɛs(t)bɪˈlʌv(ɪ)d
That is loved best; most beloved.
nounˌbɛs(t)bɪˈlʌv(ɪ)d
A most beloved person; specifically a lover, a sweetheart.
Origin
Late Middle English. From best + beloved. Compare earlier well-beloved.