Where does “fondly” come from?
Fondly derives from Middle English fondly, with origins uncertain beyond this attestation.
fondly (English): In a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly;...
Definitions
- In a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly;...
Ancestry of “fondly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | fondly | — |