n.
Pronunciation: ' man(t)-swi- ˌ tüd, man- ' sü- ə -, - ˌ tyüd
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin mansuetudo, from mansuescere to tame, from manus hand + suescere to accustom; akin to Greek ē thos custom ― more at MANUAL , SIB
Date: 14th century
: the quality or state of being gentle : MEEKNESS , TAMENESS