Fond
Fond , imperfect
Fond , adjective
[For fonned, past participle of Old English fonnen to be foolish. See Fon.]
1.
Foolish; silly; simple; weak. [Archaic]
Grant I may never prove so fond
To trust man on his oath or bond.
2.
Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate.
3.
Affectionate; loving; tender; -- in a good sense; as, a fond mother or wife. — Addison
4.
Loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent, or desirous; longing or yearning; -- followed by of (formerly also by on).
More fond on her than she upon her love.
You are as fond of grief as of your child.
A great traveler, and fond of telling his adventures.
5.
Doted on; regarded with affection. [Rare]
Nor fix on fond abodes to circumscribe thy prayer.
6.
Trifling; valued by folly; trivial. [Obsolete] — Shakespeare
Fond , transitive verb
To caress; to fondle. [Obsolete]
The Tyrian hugs and fonds thee on her breast.
Fond , intransitive verb
To be fond; to dote. [Obsolete] — Shakespeare
Fond , noun
[French, from Latin fundus. See Fund.]
1.
(Lace Making) Foundation; bottom; groundwork;
(a)
(Lace Making) The ground.
(b)
(Lace Making) The broth or juice from braised flesh or fish, usually served as a sauce. [Obsolete, or used as a French word]
2.
Fund, stock, or store.