clement

clement · adjective¹

1. Latin · derived fromclēmēns“merciful”
2. English todayclement

From Old French, from Latin clēmēns (“merciful”). Equivalent to clīnō + participial suffix -menos. https://www.etymonline.com/word/clemency

Clement · proper noun²

1. Late Latin · derived fromClēmens
2. English todayClement

From Late Latin Clēmens (genitive Clēmentis), name of early saints and popes, from clēmens (“merciful”). Doublet of Clemens and San Clemente.

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