·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.