ALMSGIVER

almsgiver

(noun) a person who gives alms

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

almsgiver (plural almsgivers)

A giver of alms.

A small scale philanthropist or benefactor who consistently gives small amounts to those desperately in need.

Source: Wiktionary


Alms"giv`er, n.

Definition: A giver of alms.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

3 May 2025

DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.

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