Charity

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·noun Love; universal benevolence; good will.

II. Charity ·noun Liberality to the poor and the suffering, to benevolent institutions, or to worthy causes; generosity.

III. Charity ·noun Whatever is bestowed gratuitously on the needy or suffering for their relief; alms; any act of kindness.

IV. Charity ·noun A charitable institution, or a gift to create and support such an institution; as, Lady Margaret's charity.

V. Charity ·noun Eleemosynary appointments [grants or devises] including relief of the poor or friendless, education, religious culture, and public institutions.

VI. Charity ·noun 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.

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