Fond

Definition of Fond

imp.	1.	imp. of Find. Found.
a.	1.	Foolish; silly; simple; weak. Grant I may never prove so fond To trust man on his oath or bond. - Shak.
	2.	Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate.
	3.	Affectionate; loving; tender; - in a good sense; as, a fond mother or wife.
	4.	Loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent, or desirous; longing or yearning; - followed by of (formerly also by on). More fond on her than she upon her love. - Shak. You are as fond of grief as of your child. - Shak. A great traveler, and fond of telling his adventures. - Irving.
	5.	Doted on; regarded with affection. Nor fix on fond abodes to circumscribe thy prayer. - Byron.
	6.	Trifling; valued by folly; trivial.
v. t.	1.	To caress; to fondle. The Tyrian hugs and fonds thee on her breast. - Dryden.
v. i.	1.	To be fond; to dote.
n.	1.	(Lace Making) Foundation; bottom; groundwork;
	2.	Fund, stock, or store.

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