I. ˈfänd 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
II. intransitive verb
Date: 1530
obsolete : to lavish affection : dote
III. ˈfōⁿ noun
( plural fonds ˈfōⁿ(z))
Etymology: French, from Old French fons, font, from Latin fundus bottom, piece of property — more at bottom
Date: 1664
1. : background , basis
2. obsolete : fund