fond
- fond
- Imp. of Find. Found.
- (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. i.) To be fond; to dote.
- (v. t.) To caress; to fondle.