superl.
Foolish; silly; simple; weak.
superl.
Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate.
superl.
Affectionate; loving; tender; -- in a good sense; as, a fond mother or wife.
superl.
Loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent, or desirous; longing or yearning; -- followed by of (formerly also by on).
superl.
Doted on; regarded with affection.
superl.
Trifling; valued by folly; trivial.
v. t.
To caress; to fondle.
v. i.
To be fond; to dote.
v. t. & i.
To endeavor; to strive; to try.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Fondle
v.
To treat or handle with tenderness or in a loving manner; to caress; as, a nurse fondles a child.
n.
The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.
n.
A person or thing fondled or caressed; one treated with foolish or doting affection.
n.
A fool; a simpleton; a ninny.
adv.
In a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly.
n.
The quality or state of being fond; foolishness.
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