the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The quality or state of being fond; foolishness.
n. Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The state or character of being fond.
n. Foolish tenderness; tender passion; strong or demonstrative affection.
n. Strong inclination, propensity, or appetite.
n.Synonyms Attachment, Affection, etc. (see love); partiality, inclination, propensity.
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n. a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
n. a positive feeling of liking
n. a predisposition to like something
Word Usage
"Not but what I know ladies of a certain description often have birds, but then their fondness is all affectation and fashion; but this poor thing was all nature."