charity n pl , -ties
a the giving of help, money, food, etc., to those in need
b (as modifier)
a charity show
a an institution or organization set up to provide help, money, etc., to those in need
b (as modifier)
charity funds
3 the help, money, etc., given to the needy; alms
4 a kindly and lenient attitude towards people
5 love of one's fellow men
(C13: from Old French charite, from Latin caritas affection, love, from carus dear)
Charity Commissioners pl n
(in Britain) members of a commission constituted to keep a register of charities and control charitable trusts