5. Doted on; regarded with affection. [R.] Nor fix on fond abodes to circumscribe thy prayer. Byron.
6. Trifling; valued by folly; trivial. [Obs.] Shak.
FOND
Fond, v. t.
Defn: To caress; to fondle. [Obs.]
The Tyrian hugs and fonds thee on her breast. Dryden.
FOND
Fond, v. i.
Defn: To be fond; to dote. [Obs.] Shak.
FONDANT Fon"dant (fon"dant; Fr. fôN`däN"), n. [F., lit., melting, p. pr. of fondre to melt, L. fundere. See Found to cast.]
Defn: A kind of soft sweetmeat made by boiling solutions to the point of crystallization, usually molded; as, cherry fondant.
FONDE
Fond"e, v. t. & i. Etym: [AS. fandian to try.]
Defn: To endeavor; to strive; to try. [Obs.] Chaucer.