·adj Complaining; inviting pity; pitiable.
II. Compassionate ·adj Having a temper or disposition to pity; sympathetic; merciful.
III. Compassionate ·vt To have compassion for; to Pity; to Commiserate; to sympathize with.
Grants are made on the compassionate fund to the legitimate children of deceased officers, on its be...
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