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Charity
proper noun
(
given name, female
) first used by Puritans, originally more popular than Faith and Hope but rarely used today because of the modern side meaning of charity as welfare work.
Etymology:
from
charity
charity
noun
(
charities, -
)
(
uncountable
) The providing of goods or money to those in need.
(
countable
) The goods or money given to those in need.
(
countable
) An organization the objects of which are to carry on a charitable, charitable purpose.
An attitude of kindness and understanding towards others.
quotation
Judge thyself with the judgment of sincerity, and thou will judge others with the judgment of . —
John Mitchell Mason
Translations:
French: charité
(
trans-bottom
)
Italian: carití
Etymology:
From
charite
(French:
charité
), from
caritas
.
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