un benignity
nɪ noun, plural be·nig·ni·ties.
1.
the quality of being benign; kindness.
2.
Archaic. a good deed or favor; an instance of kindness: benignities born of selfless devotion.
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| —n , pl -ties | |
| 1. | the quality of being benign; favourable attitude |
| 2. | a kind or gracious act |
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Un benignity
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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Word Origin & History
benignity
late 14c., from O.Fr. benignité "goodness, kindness" (12c.), from L. benignitatem (nom. benignitas), from benignus "kindly, kindhearted" (see benign).
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