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kind⋅li⋅ness

[kahynd-lee-nis]
–noun
1. the state or quality of being kindly; benevolence.
2. a kindly deed.

Origin:
1400–50; late ME; see kindly, -ness
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kind·li·ness   (kīnd'lē-nĭs)   
n.  
  1. The quality or state of being kindly.

  2. A kindly deed.

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