Fond, a.   [Compar. Fonder superl. Fondest.]
 1. Foolish; silly; simple; weak. [Archaic]
 Grant I may never prove so fond
 To trust man on his oath or bond.   --Shak.
 2. Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate.
 3. Affectionate; loving; tender; -- in a good sense; as, a fond mother or wife.
 4. Loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent, or desirous; longing or yearning; --  followed by of (formerly also by on).
              More fond on her than she upon her love.   --Shak.
              You are as fond of grief as of your child.   --Shak.
        A great traveler, and fond of telling his adventures.   --Irving.
 5. Doted on; regarded with affection. [R.]
    Nor fix on fond abodes to circumscribe thy prayer.   --Byron.
 6. Trifling; valued by folly; trivial. [Obs.]