Kind

kind, n. Race; genus; generic cla ; esp. one fixed by the laws of nature sort; nature; style; manner character native character. [AS. cynd, gecytal.] — a. Having feelings befitting a common nature; esp., showing tenderne or goodne ; disposed to do good; obliging; indulgent; tender; good; — gentle; friendly; loving. [AS. cynde, gecynae.J Kind'ly, a. [-liek, -liest.] Belonging to the kind or species; natural; kindred; sympathetic; disposed to do good; gracious; favorable; mild; gentle. — adv. In a kind manner; benevolently. — Kind'- line , n. — Kind'ne , n. Quality of being kind good will; benevolence; a kind act; act of good will. — Kind'-heart'ed, a. Having kindne of nature. — Kin'dred, n. Relationship by birth or mauri age; consanguinity; kin; relatives by blood or marriage; relations.— a. Related; congenial; of like nature or properties. [ME. kinrede, AS. cynn and -rseden, condition, law; read.]