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Fondling
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness. Cyrus made no . . . amorous fondling To fan her pride, or melt her guardless heart. Mickle.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
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.