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]