Associations to the word «Eleemosynary»

Wiktionary

ELEEMOSYNARY, adjective. Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving.
ELEEMOSYNARY, adjective. Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance.
ELEEMOSYNARY, adjective. Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.
ELEEMOSYNARY, noun. (obsolete) A beggar
ELEËMOSYNARY, adjective. Rare spelling of eleemosynary.

Dictionary definition

ELEEMOSYNARY, adjective. Generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions".

Wise words

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