feɪθ n. 1
complete trust or
confidence. 2 firm
belief,
esp.
without logical proof. 3 a a
system of
religious belief (the
Christian faith). b belief in religious doctrines. c
spiritual apprehension of
divine truth apart from proof. d things believed or to be believed. 4
duty or
commitment to
fulfil a trust,
promise, etc. (keep faith). 5 (attrib.)
concerned with a supposed
ability to
cure by faith
rather than treatment (faith-healing). øbad faith
intent to
deceive.
good faith
honesty or sincerity of
intention. [ME f. AF
fed f. OF feid f. L fides]