I. ˈkīnd noun
Etymology: Middle English kinde, from Old English cynd; akin to Old English cynn kin
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. archaic : nature
b. archaic : family , lineage
2. archaic : manner
3. : fundamental nature or quality : essence
4.
a. : a group united by common traits or interests : category
b. : a specific or recognized variety
what kind of car do you drive
c. : a doubtful or barely admissible member of a category
a kind of gray
5.
a. : goods or commodities as distinguished from money
payment in kind
b. : the equivalent of what has been offered or received
Synonyms: see type
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II. adjective
Date: 14th century
1. chiefly dialect : affectionate , loving
2.
a. : of a sympathetic or helpful nature
b. : of a forbearing nature : gentle
c. : arising from or characterized by sympathy or forbearance
a kind act
3. : of a kind to give pleasure or relief