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.]