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widow's mite

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widow’s mite
poor woman’s contribution of all she had. [N.T.: Mark, 12: 42–44; Luke 21:2–4]
See : Generosity
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To escape the vats I would stop at nothing steal the widow's mite, the orphan's crust, and pennies from a dead man's eyes.
The Valley of the Moon by London, Jack View in context
Gusher spoke for an hour and a half on the subject to a meeting, including two charity schools of small boys and girls, who were specially reminded of the widow's mite, and requested to come forward with halfpence and be acceptable sacrifices, I think the wind was in the east for three whole weeks.
Bleak House by Dickens, Charles View in context
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