Eleemosynary

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1. Adjective

Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation.

2. Adjective

Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance.

3. Adjective

Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.

4. Noun

One who subsists on charity; a dependent.
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