{"era":"current","word":"charity","meaning":"The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need.","children":[{"era":"12th century","word":"charite","meaning":"Christian love","children":[{"era":"classical","word":"caritas","meaning":"costly love, esteem, benevolence","children":[{"era":"classical","word":"carus","meaning":"dear, beloved","children":[],"language":"Latin"}],"language":"Latin"}],"language":"Old French"}],"language":"Modern English"}