(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) Love, loving-kindness, affection; also, an act of kindness; (b) beren, haven chierte to, have affection for (sb.), be devoted to (sb.), love; (c) haven in chierte, hold dear, love (sb.).
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