The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Fondling \Fond"ling\, n. [Fond + -ling.]
   1. A person or thing fondled or caressed; one treated with
      foolish or doting affection.
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            Fondlings are in danger to be made fools.
                                                  --L'Estrange.
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   2. A fool; a simpleton; a ninny. [Obs.] --Chapman.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Fondle \Fon"dle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fondled; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Fondling.] [From Fond, v.]
   To treat or handle with tenderness or in a loving manner; to
   caress; as, a nurse fondles a child.

   Syn: Syn.- See Caress.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Fondling \Fon"dling\, n. [From Fondle.]
   The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.
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         Cyrus made no . . . amorous fondling
         To fan her pride, or melt her guardless heart.
                                                  --Mickle.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

fondling
    n 1: affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the
         genital organs) [syn: caressing, cuddling, fondling,
         hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching,
         snuggling]