Eleemosynary
Eleemosynary (?; 277) , adjective
[Late Latin eleemosynarius, from eleemosyna alms, Greek {not transcribed} 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.
3.
Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.
Eleemosynary ({not transcribed}) , noun
One who subsists on charity; a dependent. — South