Fondling
Fondling , noun
[From Fondle.]
The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.
Cyrus made no... amorous fondling
To fan her pride, or melt her guardless heart.
Fondling , noun
[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.
2.
A fool; a simpleton; a ninny. [Obsolete] — Chapman