noun
- Archaic
- origin
- nature
- manner; way
- a natural group or division [the rodent kind]: sometimes used in compounds [humankind]
- essential character
- sort; variety; class
Origin:
ME kynd < OE cynd, akin to Ger kind, child, ON kundr, son < IE *ĝṇti- (> L natio, nation) < base *ĝen-: see genus
adjective
- sympathetic, friendly, gentle, tenderhearted, generous, etc.
- cordial: kind regards
- Archaic loving; affectionate
- Obsolete natural; native
Origin:
ME kynde < OE gecynde