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Webster 1913 Edition

Humane

Hu-mane′

,
Adj.
[L.
humanus
: cf. F.
humain
. See
Human
.]
1.
Pertaining to man; human.
[Obs.]
Jer. Taylor.
2.
Having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man; having a disposition to treat other human beings or animals with kindness; kind; benevolent.
Of an exceeding courteous and
humane
inclination.
Sportswood.
–
Hu-mane′ly
,
adv.
–
Hu-mane′ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition

Humane

HUMA'NE

,
Adj.
[supra.] Having the feelings and dispositions proper to man; having tenderness, compassion, and a disposition to treat others with kindness; particularly in relieving them when in distress, or in captivity, when they are helpless or defenseless; kind; benevolent.
1.
Inclined to treat the lower orders of animals with tenderness.

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