Dictionary
fond
Pronunciation: (fond), [key]—
adj., - er, -est.
1. having a liking or affection for (usually fol. by
of):
to be fond of animals.
2. loving; affectionate:
to give someone a fond look.
3. excessively tender or overindulgent; doting:
a fond parent.
4. cherished with strong or unreasoning feeling:
to nourish fond hopes of becoming president.
5. Archaic.foolish or silly.
6. Archaic.foolishly credulous or trusting.
fond
Pronunciation: (fond; Fr. fôn), [key]—
n.,
—pl. fonds (fondz; Fr. fôn
).
1. a background or groundwork, esp. of lace.
2. Obs.fund; stock.
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