The Tyrian hugs and fonds thee on her breast.
Dryden.
Fond, v. i. To be fond; to dote. [Obs.] Shak.
Fond"e (?), v. t. & i. [AS. fandian to try.] To endeavor; to strive; to
try. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Fon"dle (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fondled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Fondling
(?).] [From Fond, v.] To treat or handle with tenderness or in a loving
manner; to caress; as, a nurse fondles a child.
Syn. -- See Caress.
Fon"dler (?), n. One who fondles. Johnson.
Fon"dling (?), n. [From Fondle.] The act of caressing; manifestation of
tenderness.
Cyrus made no . . . amorous fondling To fan her pride, or melt her
guardless heart.
Mickle.
Fond"ling (?), n. [Fond + - ling.] 1. A person or thing fondled or
caressed; one treated with foolish or doting affection.
Fondlings are in danger to be made fools.
L'Estrange.