FONDLE
Fon"dle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fondled; p. pr. & vb. n. Fondling.]
Etym: [From Fond, v.]
Defn: To treat or handle with tenderness or in a loving manner; to caress; as, a nurse fondles a child.
Syn.- See Caress.
FONDLER
Fon"dler, n.
Defn: One who fondles. Johnson.
FONDLING
Fon"dling, n. Etym: [From Fondle.]
Defn: The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness. Cyrus made no . . . amorous fondling To fan her pride, or melt her guardless heart. Mickle.
FONDLING
Fond"ling, n. Etym: [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.
2. A fool; a simpleton; a ninny. [Obs.] Chapman.