eleemosynary
(el`ee-mos”y-na-ry\) (?; 277), a. (ll. eleemosynarius, fr. eleemosyna alms, gr. ? alms. see 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 -ssistance. “eleemosynary cures.” –boyle.
3. supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.
eleemosynary (el`ee-mos”y-na-ry\), n.; pl. eleemosynaries. one who subsists on charity; a dependent. –south.
no unabridged dictionary is complete without the definition of eleemosynary, but it’s really rare to have the opportunity to use the word in scrabble. my friend who lived with me rent-free for a year and ate all my food was a total eleemosynary. the southern arizona aids foundation will be holding an eleemosynary event to benefit those hiv+ and their relatives.
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