kynde

== English == === Noun === kynde (plural kyndes) Obsolete form of kind. == Middle English == === Etymology 1 === From the oblique cases of Old English cynd, ġecynd, from Proto-West Germanic *kundi, from *kund-, oblique stem of Proto-Germanic *kinþiz, from *ǵn̥h₁-t-, oblique stem of Proto-Indo-European *ǵénh₁tis. Compare kyn. ==== Alternative forms ==== kind, kinde, kyend, kynd kuinde, kund, kunde, kuynde, (early) cunde, icund, icunde, ikunde (Southern, West Midland) kende, (early) ȝekinde, ikende, ikinde, (late) keende, kend (East Anglia, East Saxon, Kent) ==== Pronunciation ==== IPA(key): /ˈkiːnd(ə)/ IPA(key): /ˈkyːnd(ə)/ (Southern, West Midland) IPA(key): /ˈkeːnd(ə)/, /ˈkɛnd(ə)/ (East Anglia, East Saxon, Kent9) ==== Noun ==== kynde (plural kyndes or (West Midlands) kuynden) Nature, disposition: The intrinsic nature or character of something. The natural instincts or sentiments of humankind. The temperament or personality of a particular creature or person. An (especially inherent) attribute, behaviour, or habit: Appearance, form, or shape. Synonym: forme Constitution, substance, or regenerative capacity. A kind or category (originally only of living beings): Humankind, humanity. Sex, gender, or less commonly, that indicative of it (i.e. genitalia or semen). (rare, Late Middle English) Grammatical gender. An ethnic or familial grouping or connection; kin, relation: Synonyms: kyn, kynrede One's parents or ancestors; lineage, ancestry. One's children or descendants; progeny. Inheritance; inherited property or rank. The natural universe; nature (often personified) ===== Related terms ===== ===== Descendants ===== English: kind Middle Scots: kynd Scots: kind, kin' ===== References ===== “kīnde, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007. “ikīnde, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007. === Etymology 2 === Inherited from Old English cynde, ġecynde, from cynd, ġecynd +‎ -e (adjectival suffix). ==== Alternative forms ==== kind, kinde, kynd cunde, kund, kunde, kuynde, (early) icunde, i-cunde, ikunde (Southern, West Midland) kend, kende, (early) icynde (East Anglia, East Saxon, Kent) ==== Pronunciation ==== IPA(key): /ˈkiːnd(ə)/ IPA(key): /ˈkyːnd(ə)/ (Southern, West Midland) IPA(key): /ˈkeːnd(ə)/, /ˈkɛnd(ə)/ (East Anglia, East Saxon, Kent) ==== Adjective ==== kynde Natural, inherent: Innate, intrinsic, intuitive. Native, autochthonous, belonging by birth. (rare) Ordained, customary. Genuine, true, pure: Total, utter, perfect (with a depreciatory noun) Moral, lawful, rightful (usually of an inheritance) Good, beneficial: Suitable, appropriate; fit for purpose. Healthy, thriving. Close, pleasant, affectionate. Kind, friendly, generous. Behaviourally noble or knightly (i.e. brave, courteous, or loyal) Related; belonging to one's family or people. (rare) Noble, aristocratic. ===== Related terms ===== kyndenesse unkynde ===== Descendants ===== English: kind Middle Scots: kynd Scots: kind, kin' ===== References ===== “kīnde, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007. “ikīnde, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.