[fond] adj [ME, fr. fonne fool] (14c) 1: foolish, silly "~ pride"
2. a: prizing highly: desirous "~ of praise" b: having an affection or liking--used with of "~ of music" 3 a: foolishly tender: indulgent "a ~ mother" b: affectionate, loving "absence makes the heart grow ~er"
4: cherished with great affection: doted on "our ~est hopes"
[2]fond vi (1530) obs: to lavish affection: dote [3]fond n, pl fonds [F, fr. L fundus bottom, piece of property--more at bottom] (1664) 1: background, basis
2. obs: fund