| Charity (charity) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Char"i*ty |
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Charities (#). [F. charité fr. L.
caritas dearness, high regard, love, from carus
dear, costly, loved; asin to Skr. kam to wish, love, cf.
Ir. cara a friend, W. caru |
Love; universal benevolence; good
will.
Liberality in judging of men and their
actions; a disposition which inclines men to put the best
construction on the words and actions of others.
Liberality to the poor and the
suffering, to benevolent institutions, or to worthy causes;
generosity.
Whatever is bestowed gratuitously on
the needy or suffering for their relief; alms; any act of
kindness.
A charitable institution, or a gift to
create and support such an institution; as, Lady Margaret's
charity.
Eleemosynary
appointments [grants or devises] including relief of the poor or
friendless, education, religious culture, and public
institutions.
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