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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