† ˈblanditude Obs. rare.
[f. L. blandus bland a. + -tude; but with reference to blandish.]
Flattering or blandishing behaviour; blandness.
| 1689 T. Plunket Char. Gd. Command. Ded., Yet shall you meet with..Rubs, Censures, Cavils, and base blanditude. Ibid. 24 Blanditude Desert shall overthrow. 1922 Observer 16 Apr. 10/5 Then Mr. Lloyd George rose..in wise fun and paternal blanditude. |