Definitions for the word "faith" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
Belief; the assent of the mind to the truth of what is declared by another, resting solely and implicitly on his authority and veracity; reliance on testimony.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
The assent of the mind to the statement or proposition of another, on the ground of the manifest truth of what he utters; firm and earnest belief, on probable evidence of any kind, especially in regard to important moral truth.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
The belief in the historic truthfulness of the Scripture narrative, and the supernatural origin of its teachings, sometimes called historical and speculative faith.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
The belief in the facts and truth of the Scriptures, with a practical love of them; especially, that confiding and affectionate belief in the person and work of Christ, which affects the character and life, and makes a man a true Christian, -- called a practical, evangelical, or saving faith.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
That which is believed on any subject, whether in science, politics, or religion; especially (Theol.), a system of religious belief of any kind; as, the Jewish or Mohammedan faith; and especially, the system of truth taught by Christ; as, the Christian faith; also, the creed or belief of a Christian society or church.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
Fidelity to one's promises, or allegiance to duty, or to a person honored and beloved; loyalty.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
Word or honor pledged; promise given; fidelity; as, he violated his faith.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
Credibility or truth.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. interj.
By my faith; in truth; verily.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. n.
1 complete trust or confidence. 2 firm, esp. Religious, belief. 3 religion or creed (christian faith). 4 loyalty, trustworthiness. [latin fides]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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