Both Uses of
amity
in
Jane Eyre
- I had left this woman in bitterness and hate, and I came back to her now with no other emotion than a sort of ruth for her great sufferings, and a strong yearning to forget and forgive all injuries — to be reconciled and clasp hands in amity.†
p. 265.9
- I yet lingered half-an-hour longer, hoping to see some sign of amity: but she gave none.†
p. 276.5 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(amity) a state of friendly relations
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Amity is also often used as a proper noun as in the name, Amity Harbor.