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fondled

[fon-dl]

Origin

verb (used with object)

to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object; to fondle a child.

Obsolete. to treat with fond indulgence.

verb (used without object)

to show fondness, as by manner, words, or caresses.

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Origin:
1685–95; fond (v.) (derivative of fond¹) + -le

Related forms

fon·dler, noun

fon·dling·ly, adverb

o·ver·fon·dle, verb, -dled, -dling.

un·fon·dled, adjective

Can be confused: fondling, foundling.

Synonyms
1. cuddle, snuggle, pet, pat, stroke.

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Word Origin & History

fondle

1690s, "treat with indulgence and affection," frequentative of fond "dote upon" (see fond). Sense of "caress" first recorded 1796. Related: Fondled; fondling (1670s)

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