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Eleemosynary
Pronunciation : El`ee*mos"y*na*ry
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [LL. eleemosynarius, fr. eleemosyna alms, Gr. Alms.]
Definition : 1. Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation.
2. Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance. "Eleemosynary cures." Boyle.
3. Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : El`ee*mos"y*na*ry
Part of Speech : n.;
Definition : Defn: One who subsists on charity; a dependent. South.
pl. Eleemosynaries (.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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