MANKIND, n. man and kind. This word admits the accent either on the first or second syllable the distinction of accent being inconsiderable.
1. The race or species of human beings.
The proper study of mankind is man.
2. A male, or the males of the human race.
Thou shalt not lie with mankind as with womankind. Leviticus 18
MANKIND, a. Resembling man in form, not woman.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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