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benign

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  1. kind                  
 
be.nign \bi-'ni-n\ \-'nig-n*t-e-\ \-'ni-n-le-\ aj [ME benigne, fr. MF, fr. 
   L benignus, fr. bene well + gigni] to be born, pass. of gignere to beget 1: 
   of a gentle disposition : GRACIOUS  2a: manifesting kindness and gentleness 
    2b: FAVORABLE  3: of a mild character {~ tumor}  - be.nig.ni.ty n