Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - charity
Charity
charity
n. (pl. -ies) 1 a giving voluntarily to those in need; alms-giving. b the help, esp. money, so given. 2 an institution or organization for helping those in need. 3 a kindness, benevolence. b tolerance in judging others. c love of one's fellow men. Phrases and idioms Charity Commission (in the UK) a board established to control charitable trusts. Etymology: OE f. OF charit{eacute} f. L caritas -tatis f. carus dear
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noun (plural -ties) Etymology: Middle English charite, from Anglo-French charité, from Late Latin caritat-, caritas Christian love, from Latin, dearness, from carus dear; akin to Old Irish carae friend, Sanskrit kāma love Date: 13th century benevolent goodwill toward or love of humanity, 2. generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering, an institution engaged in relief of the poor, public provision for the relief of the needy, 3. a gift for public benevolent purposes, an institution (as a hospital) founded by such a gift, lenient judgment of others, see: mercy ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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