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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Fondle
  2. n. The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.
  3. n. A person or thing fondled or caressed; one treated with foolish or doting affection.
  4. n. A fool; a simpleton; a ninny.
  5. n. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
  6. The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness. Cyrus made no . . . amorous fondling To fan her pride, or melt her guardless heart. Mickle. 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.
  7. The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.Cyrus made no . . . amorous fondling To fan her pride, or melt herguardless heart. Mickle.
  8. n:100 n affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) v touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner