SINCE 1828
self-giving
noun
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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