Category:Benignity

Be*nig"ni*ty, n. Etym: [OE. benignite, F. bénignité, OF. bénigneté, fr. L. benignitas. See Benign.]

1. The quality of being benign; goodness; kindness; graciousness. "Benignity of aspect." Sir W. Scott.

2. Mildness; gentleness. The benignity or inclemency of the season. Spectator.

3. Salubrity; wholesome quality. Wiseman.