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Etymology of the English word charity

the English word charity
derived from the French word charité
derived from the Latin word caritas (charity; love, affection)
derived from the Latin word carus (dear, beloved; costly)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ka-
derived from the Old French word charite
derived from the Latin word caritas (charity; love, affection)
derived from the Latin word carus (dear, beloved; costly)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ka-

Date

The earliest known usage of charity in English dates from the 13th century.

Cognates

Dutch charitatief, French charité, French cherté, German Karitas, Italian carità, Provençal caritat, Spanish caridad

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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