fondness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of being fond: liking something, foolishness; doting affection; propensity.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɑndnəs/ /ˈfɒndnəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fondness.wav

Word forms

fondness fondnesses fondnesse

Etymology

From Middle English fondnes, fondnesse, fonnednesse, equivalent to fond + -ness.

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