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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

LONGANIMITY

n.[L. longanimitas; longus, long, and animus, mind. ] Forbearance; patience; disposition to endure long under offenses.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

LONGANIMITY

Lon `ga *nim "i *ty, n. Etym: [L. longanimitas; longus long + animus mind: cf. F. longanimité.]

 

Defn: Disposition to bear injuries patiently; forbearance; patience. Jer. Taylor.