Defn: Indulgence. Dryden.
INDULGENT
In*dul"gent, a. Etym: [L. indulgens, -entis, p. pr. of indulgere: cf.
F. indulgent. See Indulge.]
Defn: Prone to indulge; yielding to the wishes, humor, or appetites of those under one's care; compliant; not opposing or restraining; tolerant; mild; favorable; not severe; as, an indulgent parent. Shak. The indulgent censure of posterity. Waller. The feeble old, indulgent of their ease. Dryden.
INDULGENTIAL
In`dul*gen"tial, a.
Defn: Relating to the indulgences of the Roman Catholic Church.
Brevint.
INDULGENTLY
In*dul"gent*ly, adv.
Defn: In an indulgent manner; mildly; favorably. Dryden.
INDULGER
In*dul"ger, n.
Defn: One who indulges. W. Montagu.
INDULGIATE
In*dul"gi*ate, v. t.