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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Forgive
  2. a. Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper.
  3. adj. inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
  4. adj. providing absolution
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. j:100 a. inclined or able to forgive and show mercy