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Word: eleemosynary (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Adjective:

  • Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance.
  • Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity;
  • Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.

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Noun:

  • obsolete A beggar

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