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