v. t.
n. One who fondles. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ From Fondle. ] The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness. [ 1913 Webster ]
Cyrus made no . . . amorous fondling
To fan her pride, or melt her guardless heart. Mickle. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Fond + -ling. ]
Fondlings are in danger to be made fools. L'Estrange. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv.
Make him speak fondly like a frantic man. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
My heart, untraveled, fondly turns to thee. Goldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]