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Webster 1913 Edition
Fondling
Fon′dling
,Noun.
[From
Fondle
.] The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.
Cyrus made no . . . amorous
To fan her pride, or melt her guardless heart.
fondling
To fan her pride, or melt her guardless heart.
Mickle.
Fond′ling
,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. L’Estrange.
2.
A fool; a simpleton; a ninny.
[Obs.]
Chapman.
Webster 1828 Edition
Fondling
FOND'LING
,ppr.
FOND'LING
,Noun.