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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Eleemosynary \El`ee*mos"y*na*ry\, n.; pl {Eleemosynaries}. One who subsists on charity; a dependent. --South. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. 2. Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as eleemosynary assistance. ``Eleemosynary cures.'' --Boyle. 3. Supported by charity; as eleemosynary poor. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: eleemosynary adj : generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions" [syn: {beneficent}, {benevolent}, {philanthropic}]
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