n.
Pronunciation: ' fänd
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English fonned, fond, from fonne fool
Date: 14th century
1 : FOOLISH , SILLY < fond pride>
2 a : prizing highly : DESIROUS ― used with of < fond of praise> b : having an affection or liking ― used with of < fond of music>
3 a : foolishly tender : INDULGENT <a fond mother> b : AFFECTIONATE , LOVING <absence makes the heart grow fond er >
4 : cherished with great affection : doted on <our fond est hopes>