fondness

English

/ˈfɑndnəs/, /ˈfɒndnəs/

noun

Definitions

The quality of being fond: liking something, foolishness; doting affection; propensity.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English fondnes suffix from English fond.

Origin

English

fond

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Cognates and derived terms

fon English
fond English
fondle English
fondling English
fondly English
fondsome English
overfond English
overfondness English
unfond English
fond Middle English
fondnes Middle English