Word Definition

Fond

  1. Affectionate; loving; tender; -- in a good sense; as, a fond mother or wife.
  2. To be fond; to dote.
  3. Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate.
  4. To caress; to fondle.
  5. Doted on; regarded with affection.
  6. Loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent, or desirous; longing or yearning; -- followed by of (formerly also by on).
  7. Foolish; silly; simple; weak.
  8. Trifling; valued by folly; trivial.
  9. imp. of Find. Found.

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