ALMS


Meaning of ALMS in English

[ α :mz ]

■ plural noun (in historical contexts) charitable donations of money or food to the poor.

Origin

OE ælmysse , ælmesse , from Christian L. eleemosyna , from Gk eleēmosunē 'compassion', from eleēmōn 'compassionate', from eleos 'mercy'.

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