fand² /fand/ or fond /fond/ (obsolete)

1. To try or attempt
2. To proceed

fond¹ /fond/

1. Prizing highly (with of)
2. Very affectionate
3. Kindly disposed
4. Weakly indulgent
5. Foolish, esp foolishly tender and loving (archaic)
6. Credulous or foolishly hopeful (archaic)

To dote

fondˈly adverb

fondˈness noun

fond hope noun

A desire that is held dear but unlikely to be realised

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