fond: Meaning and Definition of

fond

1. having a liking or affection for (usually fol. by of&hasp;): 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. foolish or silly.
6. foolishly credulous or trusting.

fond

1. a background or groundwork, esp. of lace.
2. fund; stock.