fond
adjEtymology
From Middle English fond, fonned, past participle of fonnen (“to be foolish, be simple, dote”), equivalent to fon + -ed. More at fon.
- derived from fundus
Definitions
Having a liking or affection (for).
- I am fond of this song!
- more fond on her than she upon her love
- a great traveller, and fond of telling his adventures
Affectionate.
- a fond farewell
- a fond mother or wife
Indulgent, doting.
- I have fond grandparents who spoil me.
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Outlandish
Outlandish; foolish; silly.
- Your fond dreams of flying to Jupiter have been quashed by the facts of reality.
Foolish
Foolish; simple; weak.
- If you are so fond over her iniquity, give her patent to offend, for if it touch not you, it comes near nobody.
- Grant I may never prove so fond To trust man on his oath or bond.
- [T]hou seest How suttly to detaine thee I devise, Inviting thee to hear while I relate, Fond, were it not in hope of thy reply …
Doted on
Doted on; regarded with affection.
- Nor fix on fond abodes to circumscribe thy prayer.
To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
To caress
To caress; to fondle.
- The Tyrian hugs and fonds thee on her breast.
The background design in lace-making.
Brown residue in pans from cooking meats and vegetables.
- He used the fond to make a classic French pan sauce.
A group of records having shared provenance.
Foundation
Foundation; bottom; groundwork.
Fund, stock, or store.
The neighborhood
Vish — recursive loop
A definitional loop anchored at fond. Each word in the ring is defined by the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself. Scroll to it and watch.
A definitional loop anchored at fond. Each word in the ring appears in the definition of the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself.
10 hops · closes at fond
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