Eleemosynary

Definition:

  • (a.) Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation.
  • (a.) Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance.
  • (a.) Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.
  • (n.) One who subsists on charity; a dependent.

Compare eleemosynary with other words:

eleemosynarily vs. eleemosynary

dotation vs. eleemosynary

alms vs. eleemosynary

beggar vs. eleemosynary

charitable vs. eleemosynary

charity vs. eleemosynary