after one's kind

noun

1. Archaic
   1. origin
   2. nature
   3. manner; way
2. a natural group or division [the rodent kind]: sometimes used in compounds [humankind]
3. essential character
4. 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

1. sympathetic, friendly, gentle, tenderhearted, generous, etc.
2. cordial: kind regards
3. Archaic loving; affectionate
4. Obsolete natural; native

Origin: ME kynde < OE gecynde