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candor

noun

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈkæn.də(ɹ)/ / /ˈkæn.dɚ/ / [ˈkɛən.dɚ]

noun

Etymology: From Latin candor (“brightness, whiteness”), from candeō (“to shine”).

  1. The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression.
  2. Impartiality.
  3. Whiteness; brilliance; purity.

    Whilst thou didst keep thy Candor undefil'd, Deerly I lov'd thee; as my first-born child[…]