kuynd
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kindliness — /kuynd lee nis/, n. 1. the state or quality of being kindly; benevolence. 2. a kindly deed. [1400 50; late ME; see KINDLY, NESS] * * * … Universalium
kindly — /kuynd lee/, adj., kindlier, kindliest, adv. adj. 1. having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people. 2. gentle or mild, as rule or laws. 3. pleasant, agreeable, or benign: kindly climate. 4.… … Universalium
kindness — /kuynd nis/, n. 1. the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals. 2. a kind act; favor: his many kindnesses to me. 3. kind behavior: I will never forget your kindness. 4. friendly feeling; liking. [1250 1300; ME kindenes. See KIND1,… … Universalium
humankind — /hyooh meuhn kuynd , kuynd / or, often, /yooh /, n. human beings collectively; the human race. [1635 45; from the phrase human kind; modeled on mankind] * * * … Universalium
kind — kind1 /kuynd/, adj., kinder, kindest. 1. of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person. 2. having, showing, or proceeding from benevolence: kind words. 3. indulgent, considerate, or helpful; humane (often… … Universalium
mankind — /man kuynd / for 1; /man kuynd / for 2, n. 1. the human race; human beings collectively without reference to sex; humankind. 2. men, as distinguished from women. [1250 1300; ME; see MAN1, KIND2] Usage. See man. * * * … Universalium
kind — I. /kaɪnd / (say kuynd) adjective 1. of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person. 2. having, showing, or proceeding from benevolence: kind words. 3. cordial; well meant: kind regards. 4. (sometimes followed by to) indulgent,… …
gavelkind — /gav euhl kuynd /, n. Eng. Law. 1. (originally) a tenure of land in which the tenant was liable for a rental in money or produce rather than for labor or military service. 2. a customary system of land tenure whose chief feature was equal… … Universalium
in-kind — /in kuynd /, adj. 1. paid or given in goods, commodities, or services instead of money: in kind welfare programs. 2. paying or returning something of the same kind as that received or offered. * * * … Universalium
kindhearted — kindheartedly, adv. kindheartedness, n. /kuynd hahr tid/, adj. having or showing sympathy or kindness: a kindhearted woman. [1525 35; KIND1 + HEARTED] Syn. See kind1. * * * … Universalium
