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Longanimity

Longanimity \Lon`ga*nim"i*ty\, n. [L. longanimitas; longus long + animus mind: cf. F. longanimit['e].] Disposition to bear injuries patiently; forbearance; patience.
--Jer. Taylor.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
longanimity

"patience," mid-15c., from Late Latin longanimitas "long-suffering, patient," from longanimus, from longus (see long (adj.)) + animus "soul, spirit, mind" (see animus).

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longanimity

n. (context now rare English) patience or tolerance in the face of adversity; forbearance, long-suffering.

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longanimity

n. good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence [syn: patience, forbearance] [ant: impatience]

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Without such a merciful Longanimity, the Heavens would never be so aged as to grow old like a Garment.