Hypertext Webster Gateway: "fondling"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Fondling \Fon"dling\, n. [From {Fondle}.]
The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.
Cyrus made no . . . amorous fondling To fan her pride,
or melt her guardless heart. --Mickle.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Fondling \Fond"ling\, n. [Fond + -ling.]
1. A person or thing fondled or caressed; one treated with
foolish or doting affection.
Fondlings are in danger to be made fools.
--L'Estrange.
2. A fool; a simpleton; a ninny. [Obs.] --Chapman.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Fondle \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}.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
fondling
n : affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the
genital organs) [syn: {caressing}, {cuddling}, {hugging},
{kissing}, {necking}, {petting}, {smooching}, {snuggling}]
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