The background design in lace-making.

(cooking) Brown residue in pans from cooking meats and vegetables.

(information science) A group of records having shared provenance.

(obsolete) Foundation; bottom; groundwork.

(obsolete) Fund, stock, or store.

(obsolete) To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.

(obsolete) To caress; to fondle.

(chiefly with of) Having a liking or affection (for).

Affectionate.

Indulgent.

Outlandish; foolish; silly.

(obsolete) Foolish; simple; weak.

(obsolete) Doted on; regarded with affection.