(a) The supreme virtue of Love or Charity according to Christian doctrine, comprising affection, devotion, benevolence, kindness, mercy, gratitude as between God and man or man and man; charite of,……
(a) To render assistance, provide aid; assist (sb.), help; attend (a woman in childbirth) [quot. a1450(c1410) Lovel.Merlin]; facilitate (digestion); socouren ayen, aid (sb.) against (sb. else); (b) to……
