Kindness


[kahynd-nis] /ˈkaɪnd nɪs/

noun
1.
the state or quality of being :
kindness to animals.
2.
a act; favor:
his many kindnesses to me.
3.
behavior:
I will never forget your kindness.
4.
friendly feeling; liking.
/ˈkaɪndnɪs/
noun
1.
the practice or quality of being kind
2.
a kind, considerate, or helpful act
n.

c.1300, “courtesy, noble deeds,” from kind (adj.) + -ness. Meaning “kind deeds; kind feelings” is from late 14c. Old English kyndnes meant “nation; produce, an increase.”
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