FONDLING

caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snuggling

(noun) affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology 1

Noun

fondling (plural fondlings)

(obsolete) A foolish person.

A pet or person who is fondled; someone who is much loved.

Etymology 2

Verb

fondling

present participle of fondle

Noun

fondling (plural fondlings)

The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.

Source: Wiktionary

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Fon"dling, n. Etym: [From Fondle.]

Definition: The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness. Cyrus made no . . . amorous fondling To fan her pride, or melt her guardless heart. Mickle.

Fond"ling, n. Etym: [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.

FONDLE

Fon"dle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fondled; p. pr. & vb. n. Fondling.] Etym: [From Fond, v.]

Definition: To treat or handle with tenderness or in a loving manner; to caress; as, a nurse fondles a child.

Syn.- See Caress.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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