MANSUETUDE


Meaning of MANSUETUDE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈman(t)-swi-ˌtüd, man-ˈsü-ə-, -ˌtyüd ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin mansuetudo, from mansuescere to tame, from manus hand + suescere to accustom; akin to Greek ēthos custom — more at manual , sib

Date: 14th century

: the quality or state of being gentle : meekness , tameness

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