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kindliness

 [kahynd-lee-nis]  

kind·li·ness

   [kahynd-lee-nis]
noun
1.
the state or quality of being kindly; benevolence.
2.
a kindly deed.
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English; see kindly, -ness
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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kindly (ˈkaɪndlɪ)
 
—adj , -lier, -liest
1.  having a sympathetic or warm-hearted nature
2.  motivated by warm and sympathetic feelings: a kindly act
3.  pleasant, mild, or agreeable: a kindly climate
4.  archaic natural; normal
 
—adv
5.  in a considerate or humane way
6.  with tolerance or forbearance: he kindly forgave my rudeness
7.  cordially; pleasantly: he greeted us kindly
8.  please (often used to express impatience or formality): will you kindly behave yourself!
9.  archaic in accordance with nature; appropriately
10.  not take kindly to to react unfavourably towards
 
'kindliness
 
—n

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