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benign
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Benign \Be*nign"\, a. [OE. benigne, bening, OF. benigne, F. b['e]nin, fem. b['e]nigne, fr. L. benignus, contr. from benigenus; bonus good + root of genus kind. See Bounty, and Genus.] 1. Of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous; favorable; benignant. [1913 Webster] Creator bounteous and benign. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. Exhibiting or manifesting kindness, gentleness, favor, etc.; mild; kindly; salutary; wholesome. [1913 Webster] Kind influences and benign aspects. --South. [1913 Webster] 3. Of a mild type or character; as, a benign disease. [1913 Webster] Syn: Kind; propitious; bland; genial; salubrious; favorable salutary; gracious; liberal. [1913 Webster]
