equanimity

[Latin æqua incitas, from æquus equal, and animus mind; Fr. équanimité.] Evenne of mind; calmne , firmne , or composure of mind, such as is not easily affected or agitated by good or ill fortune. "This quality [good-nature] keeps the mind in equanimity." Tatler, No. 242. mind.] Of an even, *ē-quăn-I-mous, a . [Lat. æquanimis , from æquus = equal, and animus = composed, or firm frame of mind; treating things with equanimity; not easily depre ed, elated, or agitated; calm, composed. *ē-quăn-1-moŭs-ne , s . [English equanimous ; -ne . The state of being equanimous; equanimity. ( Ash .)