Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
noun
- the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.
- a kind act; favor: his many kindnesses to me.
- kind behavior: I will never forget your kindness.
- friendly feeling; liking.
noun
- the practice or quality of being kind
- a kind, considerate, or helpful act
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.”
see kill with kindness; milk of human kindness.