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Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation.

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  1. a. Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation.
  2. a. Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance.
  3. a. Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.
  4. n. One who subsists on charity; a dependent.
  5. adj. generous in assistance to the poor
  6. 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. "Eleemosynary cures." Boyle. 3. Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor. One who subsists on charity; a dependent. South.
  7. One who subsists on charity; a dependent. South.
  8. s generous in assistance to the poor