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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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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. 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. |
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