Fondling /(?)/
Fon·dling
Fondling
n.
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The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.
Cyrus made no . . . amorous fondling To fan her pride, or melt her guardless heart.
Fondling
n.
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A person or thing fondled or caressed; one treated with foolish or doting affection.
Fondlings are in danger to be made fools.
- A fool; a simpleton; a ninny. [Obs.]