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In talking to the Ghost, Hamlet says, "I'll wipe away all trivial fond records . . . " Fond, in Shakespeare's day, meant foolish. What does it mean today?
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In talking to the Ghost, Hamlet says, "I'll wipe away all trivial fond records . . . " Fond, in Shakespeare's day, meant foolish. What does it mean today?

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Fond: having a liking or affection for
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Fond today means that you take joy in someone, such as a close friend, or a pet. It is a word to describe when you have a positive emotional attachment to someone.
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