charity (n.)

  1. a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

  2. a kindly and lenient attitude toward people

    [ Syn: brotherly love , brotherly love ]

  3. an activity or gift that benefits the public at large

  4. pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers

    [ Syn: jacobs ladder , greek valerian , polemonium caeruleum , polemonium van-bruntiae , polymonium caeruleum van-bruntiae ]

  5. an institution set up to provide help to the needy

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