fondsome

English

Etymology

From fond +‎ -some.

Adjective

fondsome (comparative more fondsome, superlative most fondsome)

1. (chiefly dialectal or poetic) Characterised or marked by fondness; loving, affectionate.
   • 2009, Brent D. Singleton, The Convert's Passion:

     No myths of ages, dark, unproved —
     Traditions crude of hidden yore;
     Nor fondsome fictions, easy grooved,
     On customs lost in trackless lore.