for*giv"ing*ness

forgivingness \forgivingness\ n. a tendency to be kind and forgiving.

Forgiving \For*giv"ing\, a. Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper. -- For*giv"ing*ly, adv. -- For*giv"ing*ness, n. --J. C. Shairp. [1913 Webster]