Eleemosynary



ENGLISH MEANING
noun
1.
One who subsists on charity; a dependent.
adjective
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.
3.
Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.