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mansuetude definition

man·sue·tude (man′swi to̵̅o̅d′, -tyo̵̅o̅d′)

noun

gentleness; tameness

Etymology: ME < L mansuetudo < pp. of mansuescere, to tame < manus, a hand (see manual) + suescere, to accustom < IE base *swedh-, custom > Gr ēthos

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