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self-giv·ing | \ ˌself-ˈgi-viŋ 
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\Definition of self-giving
(Entry 1 of 2)
: self-sacrifice encouraged self-giving in their community
self-giving
adjectiveDefinition of self-giving (Entry 2 of 2)
: self-sacrificing … one of the most self-giving, compassionate persons I know …— Ned Walsh
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The first known use of self-giving was in 1668
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