ELEEMOSYNARY

beneficent, benevolent, eleemosynary, philanthropic

(adjective) generous in assistance to the poor; “a benevolent contributor”; “eleemosynary relief”; “philanthropic contributions”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

eleemosynary (comparative more eleemosynary, superlative most eleemosynary)

Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving.

Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms

Supported by charity

Usage notes

A formal, literary word; in everyday use charitable is used instead.

Synonyms

• charitable

Noun

eleemosynary (plural eleemosynaries)

(obsolete) A beggar

Source: Wiktionary

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El`ee*mos"y*na*ry, a. Etym: [LL. eleemosynarius, fr. eleemosyna alms, Gr. Alms.]

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.

El`ee*mos"y*na*ry, n.; pl. Eleemosynaries (.

Definition: One who subsists on charity; a dependent. South.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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