Both Uses of
benevolent
in
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
- Schools were established among them, and benevolent societies were active in efforts to ameliorate their condition.†
Chpt 37
- a benevolent gentleman in many respects, but aristocratic and pro-slavery.
Chpt 40 *benevolent = kind or generous
Definition:
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(benevolent) kind, generous, or charitable