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mansuetude

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Main Entry:
man·sue·tude Listen to the pronunciation of mansuetude Listen to the pronunciation of mansuetude
Pronunciation:
\ˈman(t)-swi-ˌtüd, man-ˈsü-ə-, -ˌtyüd\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin mansuetudo, from mansuescere to tame, from manus hand + suescere to accustom; akin to Greek ēthos custom — more at manual, sib
Date:
14th century
: the quality or state of being gentle : meekness, tameness
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