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. [1913 Webster]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
fondle v 1: touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner; "He caressed her face"; "They fondled in the back seat of the taxi" [syn: caress, fondle]