fondling

English

noun

Definitions

(obsolete) A foolish person.
A pet or person who is fondled; someone who is much loved.

Etymology

Suffix from English fond.

Origin

English

fond

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Cognates and derived terms

fon English
fond English
fondle English
fondlingly English
fondly English
fondness English
fondsome English
overfond English
unfond English
fond Middle English