Lord love a duck! (also, Lor’ love a duck or Lud love a duck): an expression, possibly of Cockney origin, conveying surprise.  Also a movie with Roddy McDowell (1966).  See Michael Quinion on same.

 

Loveable Duck: Fannie

 

Portrait of a loveable duck: Puff

 

Much-loved duck: Gladys

 

Flying loveable ducks

 

Loveable duck in the mist: Peep

 

Patient loveable ducks

 

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