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Hasil cari dari kata atau frase: Eleemosynary(0.01536 detik)
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English → English (WordNet)
Definition: eleemosynary
eleemosynary
adj : generous in assistance to the poor; “a benevolent
contributor”; “eleemosynary relief”; “philanthropic
contributions” [syn: beneficent, benevolent, philanthropic]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Eleemosynary
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.
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2. Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as,
eleemosynary assistance. “Eleemosynary cures.” --Boyle.
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3. Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.
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Eleemosynary \El`ee*mos"y*na*ry\, n.; pl. Eleemosynaries.
One who subsists on charity; a dependent. --South.