- levities
- lev·i·ty || 'levətɪ n. lack of seriousness, frivolity, flightiness, silliness
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levity — /lev i tee/, n., pl. levities. 1. lightness of mind, character, or behavior; lack of appropriate seriousness or earnestness. 2. an instance or exhibition of this. 3. fickleness. 4. lightness in weight. [1555 65; < L levitas lightness, frivolity,… … Universalium
Tithes — • The tenth part of the increase arising from the profits of land and stock, alotted to the clergy for their support or devoted to religious or charitable uses Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Tithes Tithes … Catholic encyclopedia
levity — [ lɛvɪti] noun (plural levities) the treatment of a serious matter with humour or lack of due respect. Origin C16: from L. levitas, from levis light … English new terms dictionary
levity — /ˈlɛvəti / (say levuhtee) noun (plural levities) 1. lightness of mind, character, or behaviour; lack of proper seriousness or earnestness: she accused him of levity in his discussion of the divorce law. 2. an instance or exhibition of this. 3.… …
levity — [lev′i tē] n. pl. levities [OFr levité < L levitas < levis, LIGHT2] 1. Rare lightness of weight; buoyancy 2. lightness or gaiety of disposition, conduct, or speech; esp., improper or unbecoming gaiety or flippancy; lack of seriousness;… … English World dictionary
