- (superl.) Foolish; silly; simple; weak.
- (v.t.) To caress; to fondle.
- (superl.) Trifling; valued by folly; trivial.
- (superl.) Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate.
- (v.i.) To be fond; to dote.
- (superl.) Loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent or desirous; longing or yearning; -- followed by of (formerly also by on).
- (superl.) Doted on; regarded with affection.
- imp. of Find. Found.
- (superl.) Affectionate; loving; tender; -- in a good sense; as, a fond mother or wife.
- (n.) The broth or juice from braised flesh or fish, usually served as a sauce.
- (n.) Foundation; bottom; groundwork;.
- (n.) The ground.
- (n.) Fund, stock or store.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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