Kind etymology

English

English word kind comes from Proto-Germanic *kinþiz (Kind, race.)

Detailed word origin of kind

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*kinþiz Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) Kind, race.
cynd Old English (ang) Generation, race.
cynde Old English (ang) Innate.
kende Middle English (enm)
kind English (en) (obsolete) Characteristic of the species; belonging to one's nature; natural; native.. Affectionate.. Favorable.. Gentle; tractable; easily governed.. Having a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.. Mild, gentle, forgiving.

Words with the same origin as kind

Descendants of *kinþiz

kinda