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Hasil cari dari kata atau frase: eleemosynary (0.01712 detik)
Found 2 items, similar to eleemosynary.
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.
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