Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
FOND
I. adjective
Etymology: Middle English fonned, fond, from fonne fool
Date: 14th century
foolish , silly ,
2. prizing highly ; desirous , having an affection or liking,
3. foolishly tender ; indulgent , affectionate , loving , cherished with great affection ; doted on ,
II. intransitive verb
Date: 1530
to lavish affection ; dote ,
III. noun (plural fonds) see: bottom
Date: 1664
background , basis , fund