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fondly

fond·ly

Today it means: In a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly. Full definition →

Middle English fondly

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Middle English · inherited fromfondly
English todayfondly

From Middle English fondly, fondely, fonnedli, equivalent to fond + -ly.

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