FONDLY
Fond"ly, adv.

1. Foolishly. [Archaic] Verstegan (1673). Make him speak fondly like a frantic man. Shak.

2. In a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly. My heart, untarveled, fondly turns to thee. Goldsmith.

FONDNESS
Fond"ness, n.

1. The quality or state of being fond; foolishness. [Obs.] Fondness it were for any, being free, To covet fetters, though they golden be. Spenser.

2. Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish; as, he had a fondness for truffles. My heart had still some foolish fondness for thee. Addison.

Syn.- Attachment; affection; love; kindness.

FONDON
Fon"don, n. Etym: [Cf. F. fondant flux.] (Metal.)

Defn: A large copper vessel used for hot amalgamation.

FONDU
Fon`du" (fon"dus"), a. [F. fondu, p.p. of fondre to melt, blend. See
Found to cast.]