FOND

I. adjective Etymology: Middle English fonned, ~, from fonne fool Date: 14th century foolish , silly , 2. prizing highly ; desirous , having an affection or liking, 3. foolishly tender ; indulgent , affectionate , loving , cherished with great affection ; doted on , II. intransitive verb Date: 1530 to lavish affection ; dote , III. noun (plural ~s) see: bottom Date: 1664 background , basis , fund