benignite

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French benignite, from Latin benignitās; equivalent to benigne +‎ -ite.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɛˈni(n)ɡniteː/, /bɛˈniː(n)ɡniteː/

Noun

benignite (uncountable)

  1. Kindness, mildness, good will.
  2. (rare) A kind or good act.
  3. (rare) A benefit or advantage.
  4. (rare) A term of address.

Descendants

  • English: benignity

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