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kindness definition

kind·ness (-nis)

noun

  1. the state, quality, or habit of being kind
  2. a kind act or kindly treatment
  3. Archaic kind feeling; affection; goodwill

Etymology: ME kyndeness

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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