Fond /(?)/

Fond

imp.
  1. imp. of Find. Found. obs.

Fond

a.
  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.
  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.
    — Irving.
  5. Doted on; regarded with affection. [R.]
    Nor fix on fond abodes to circumscribe thy prayer.
  6. Trifling; valued by folly; trivial. [Obs.]

Fond

v. t.
  1. To caress; to fondle. [Obs.]
    The Tyrian hugs and fonds thee on her breast.

Fond

v. i.
  1. To be fond; to dote. [Obs.]

Fond

n.
  1. Foundation; bottom; groundwork; (Lace Making) [Obs., or used as a French word]
  2. Fund, stock, or store.