Where does “fondness” come from?
Fondness derives from Middle English fondnes, of uncertain ultimate origin and meaning.
fondness (English): The quality of being fond: liking something,...
Definitions
- The quality of being fond: liking something,...
Ancestry of “fondness”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | fondnes | — |