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eleemosynary
(encz) | eleemosynary,dobročinný adj: Zdeněk Brož |
eleemosynary
(encz) | eleemosynary,charitativní adj: Zdeněk Brož |
Eleemosynary
(gcide) | 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
(gcide) | Eleemosynary \El`ee*mos"y*na*ry\, n.; pl. Eleemosynaries.
One who subsists on charity; a dependent. --South. Elegance |
eleemosynary
(wn) | eleemosynary
adj 1: generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent
contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic
contributions" [syn: beneficent, benevolent,
eleemosynary, philanthropic] |
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