Emily Dickinson Lexicon

candor, n. [L. 'dazzling whiteness, purity, sincerity'.] (webplay: heart).

1. Fairness; sincerity; equity; virtue; [fig.] sensitivity; purity of motive; earnest desire to be kind; just manner of comportment; disposition to treat another respectfully.
2. Frankness; openness; honesty; [fig.] reality; mortality; factual aspects of life.