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self-giving en · ADJ

Etymology

From self- + giving.

Meanings

  1. Performing or involving self-sacrifice.
    • What matters is that the persons involved "encourage and support growth in faith and self-giving love". 1978 February 4, Philip Smith, quoting Presbyterian General Assembly, “Presbyterian Church Study Group Supports Ordination”, in Gay Community News, volume 6, number 30, page 3:

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self-giving en · NOUN

Etymology

From self- + giving.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) Surrender.
  2. (uncountable) Self-sacrifice.