Fond — Defs

01 imp. imp. of Find. Found.

02 a. Foolish; silly; simple; weak.

1.
Foolish; silly; simple; weak.[Archaic]
“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.[R.]
“Nor fix on fond abodes to circumscribe thy prayer.” — Byron.
6.
Trifling; valued by folly; trivial.[Obs.]

03 v. t. To caress; to fondle.

1.
To caress; to fondle.[Obs.]
“The Tyrian hugs and fonds thee on her breast.” — Dryden.

04 v. i. To be fond; to dote.

05 n. Foundation; bottom; groundwork;

1.
Foundation; bottom; groundwork;(Lace Making) [Obs., or used as a French word]
2.
Fund, stock, or store.