ELEEMOSYNARY


Meaning of ELEEMOSYNARY in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ˌ e-li- ' mä-s ə - ˌ ner- ē , - ' m ō -; - ' mä-z ə -

Function: adjective

Etymology: Medieval Latin eleemosynarius, from Late Latin eleemosyna alms ― more at ALMS

Date: circa 1616

: of, relating to, or supported by charity

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