adj
eleemosynary
Eleemosynary (adj) means relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving.
adj
1
Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving.
2
Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms
3
Supported by charity
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin eleēmosynārius (“alms dispenser”), from Late Latin eleēmosyna (“alms”), from Ancient Greek ἐλεημοσύνη (eleēmosúnē, “alms”), from ἐλεήμων (eleḗmōn, “merciful”) + -σῠ́νη (-sŭ́nē, “suffix denoting an abstract noun”). Compare Italian elemosina.
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What is the meaning of eleemosynary?
"eleemosynary" (adj) means relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving.
What are the different meanings of eleemosynary?
"eleemosynary" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; 2. Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; 3. Supported by charity.