widow's mite

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1.
Christian contextsGeneralreligiousliteraryformal
- A reference to the small copper coin mentioned in the New Testament parable, symbolizing a poor widow's small but sincere offering.
2.
Generalliteraryneutral
- A very small or humble charitable contribution made out of personal sacrifice; a token gift given with notable generosity relative to means.
3.
Generalneutralinformal
- A trivial or insignificant amount, especially of money.

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