English
good nature
Good nature comes from Middle English good nature.
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500good nature
- Englishearliest quotation 1849–1861same form
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
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- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500good nature
- Englishearliest quotation 1849–1861same form
Earliest quotation: 1849–1861, Thomas Babington Macaulay, London: Longman: “the goodnature and generosity which belonged to his character”.
Every English word from Middle English good nature
Today it means
noun Habitual kindness or mildness of temper or disposition; amiability.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Middle English good nature / good nature