meaning of eleemosynary
1. Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation.
2. Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance.
3. Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.
4. One who subsists on charity; a dependent.
5. generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic
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