Meaning of FONDLE
| Pronunciation: | | 'fândl
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| | Definition: | | [v] touch lightly and with affection, with brushing motions; "He stroked his long beard" |
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| | Synonyms: | | stroke |
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| | See Also: | | caress, lap, lick | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Fon"dle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fondled}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Fondling}.] [From {Fond}, v.]
To treat or handle with tenderness or in a loving manner; to
caress; as, a nurse fondles a child.
Syn: Syn.- See {Caress}.
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| | Related Terms: | | bear, bosom, care for, caress, cherish, clasp, cling to, clip, cocker, coddle, cosset, cradle, cuddle, cultivate, dandle, dry-nurse, embosom, embrace, entertain, feed, feel up, foster, handle, harbor, have, have and hold, hold, hold on to, hug, keep, knead, lavish care on, love, massage, mother, nestle, nose, nourish, nurse, nurture, nuzzle, pamper, pat, pet, rub, rub against, rub noses, snuggle, spoon-feed, stroke, suckle, sustain, touch, treasure, treasure up, wet-nurse |
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