Fon"dling (?), n. [From Fondle.] The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.
Cyrus made no . . . amorous fondling
To fan her pride, or melt her guardless heart.
Mickle.
© Webster 1913.
Fond"ling (?), n. [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.
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