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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