Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Fondling \Fon"dling\, n. [From {Fondle}.]
   The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.

         Cyrus made no . . . amorous fondling To fan her pride,
         or melt her guardless heart.             --Mickle.

Fondling \Fond"ling\, n. [Fond + -ling.]
   1. A person or thing fondled or caressed; one treated with
      foolish or doting affection.

            Fondlings are in danger to be made fools.
                                                  --L'Estrange.

   2. A fool; a simpleton; a ninny. [Obs.] --Chapman.

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}.

Source : WordNet®

fondling
     n : affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the
         genital organs) [syn: {caressing}, {cuddling}, {hugging},
          {kissing}, {necking}, {petting}, {smooching}, {snuggling}]