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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

  1. In a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly;...

Ancestry of “fondly”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Middle Englishfondly—
Every word from Middle English fondly →