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kindly(1) (iou)



kindly adjective. OE.
[from KIND noun + -LY1.]
I. Pertaining to nature or birth.
a. Existing or occurring according to (the laws of) nature; natural (to); proper, suitable. Long obsolete exc. Scot. OE.
b. Implanted by nature; innate. OE-E17.
Having a hereditary right to a position, tenancy, etc.; rightful, lawful; (of a child) legitimate. Now rare. OE.
b. Native, indigenous. obsolete exc. Scot. E17.
Belonging to one by birth; hereditary. ME-M17.
II. Good by nature.
Of good natural qualities; excellent of its kind; healthy, thriving. Now arch. & dial. LME.
Acceptable, agreeable, pleasant; spec. (of climate, conditions, etc.) benign, favourable to growth. LME.
A. West They..sat about in deck chairs in kindly weather.
Having or displaying a friendly benevolent disposition; kind, good-natured. E16.
Day Lewis Aunt Alice I remember as a kindly, comfortable, clucking woman. A. N. Wilson Tibba in the most matter-of-fact and yet kindly way had..taken control.