KIND

I. noun Etymology: Middle English ~e, from Old English cynd; akin to Old English cynn kin Date: before 12th century 1. nature , family , lineage , manner , fundamental nature or quality ; essence , 4. a group united by common traits or interests ; category , a specific or recognized variety , a doubtful or barely admissible member of a category , 5. goods or commodities as distinguished from money , the equivalent of what has been offered or received, see: type II. adjective Date: 14th century affectionate , loving , 2. of a sympathetic or helpful nature, of a forbearing nature ; gentle , arising from or characterized by sympathy or forbearance , of a ~ to give pleasure or relief