(1):
(n.) A charitable institution, or a gift to create and support such an institution; as, Lady Margaret's charity.
(2):
(n.) Liberality to the poor and the suffering, to benevolent institutions, or to worthy causes; generosity.
(3):
(n.) Eleemosynary appointments [grants or devises] including relief of the poor or friendless, education, religious culture, and public institutions.
(4):
(n.) Whatever is bestowed gratuitously on the needy or suffering for their relief; alms; any act of kindness.
(5):
(n.) Love; universal benevolence; good will.
(6):
(n.) Liberality in judging of men and their actions; a disposition which inclines men to put the best construction on the words and actions of others.