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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

FONDLING

ppr. Caressing; treating with tenderness.

 

FONDLING

n.A person or thing fondled or caressed.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

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.