Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for BE-NEV'O-LENT
BE-NEV'O-LENCEBE-NEV'O-LENT-LY
BE-NEV'O-LENT, a. [L. benevolens, of bene and volo.]
Having a disposition to do good; possessing love to mankind, and a desire to promote their prosperity and happiness; kind.
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