longanimity
lon·ga·nim·i·ty
noun \ˌlȯŋ-gə-ˈni-mə-tē\Definition of LONGANIMITY
: a disposition to bear injuries patiently : forbearance
Origin of LONGANIMITY
Middle English longanymyte, from Late Latin longanimitat-, longanimitas, from longanimis patient, from Latin longus long + animus soul — more at animate
First Known Use: 15th century
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