Be*nig"ni*ty (?), n. [OE. benignite,
F. bénignité, OF. bénigneté, fr.
L. benignitas. See Benign.] 1. The
quality of being benign; goodness; kindness; graciousness.
"Benignity of aspect." Sir W. Scott.
2. Mildness; gentleness.
The benignity or inclemency of the season.
Spectator.
3. Salubrity; wholesome quality.
Wiseman.