levities

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• levities — lev·i·ty || levÉ™tɪ n. lack of seriousness, frivolity, flightiness, silliness …   English contemporary dictionary

• 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