| Faith (faith) |
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| n. | (f th) |
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| Faith |
| [OE.
feith, fayth, fay, OF. feid, feit,
fei, F. foi, fr. L. fides; akin to fidere
to trust, Gr. pei`qein to persuade. The ending th
is perhaps due to the influence of suc |
Belief; the assent of the mind to the truth of what is declared
by another, resting solely and implicitly on his authority and
veracity; reliance on testimony.
The assent of the mind to the statement or
proposition of another, on the ground of the manifest truth of what
he utters; firm and earnest belief, on probable evidence of any kind,
especially in regard to important moral truth.
The
belief in the historic truthfulness of the Scripture narrative, and
the supernatural origin of its teachings, sometimes called
historical and speculative faith.
That which is believed on any subject,
whether in science, politics, or religion; especially
(Theol.), a system of religious belief of any kind; as, the
Jewish or Mohammedan faith; and especially, the system of
truth taught by Christ; as, the Christian faith; also, the
creed or belief of a Christian society or church.
Fidelity to one's promises, or allegiance
to duty, or to a person honored and beloved; loyalty.
Word or honor pledged; promise given;
fidelity; as, he violated his faith.
Credibility or truth.
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| Faith (faith) |
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| interj. | (?) |
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| Faith |
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By my faith; in
truth; verily.
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