Ten"der*loin` (?), n. A strip of tender flesh on either side of the
vertebral column under the short ribs, in the hind quarter of beef and
pork. It consists of the psoas muscles.
Ten"der*ly, adv. In a tender manner; with tenderness; mildly; gently;
softly; in a manner not to injure or give pain; with pity or affection;
kindly. Chaucer.
Ten"der*ness, n. The quality or state of being tender (in any sense of
the adjective).
Syn. — Benignity; humanity; sensibility; benevolence; kindness; pity;
clemency; mildness; mercy.
Ten"di*nous (?), a. [Cf. F. tendineux.] 1. Pertaining to a tendon; of
the nature of tendon.
2. Full of tendons; sinewy; as, nervous and tendinous parts of the
body.