Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   eleemosynary

   /ˌɛlɪiːˈmɒsɪnəri/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or dependent on charity; charitable. formal

   Word Origin late 16th century (as a noun denoting a place where alms were distributed): from medieval Latin eleemosynarius, from late Latin eleemosyna ‘alms’, from Greek eleēmosunē ‘compassion’ (see alms).

   Scrabble Points: 20

   • E

     1

   • L

     1

   • E

     1

   • E

     1

   • M

     3

   • O

     1

   • S

     1

   • Y

     4

   • N

     1

   • A

     1

   • R

     1

   • Y

     4

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › eleemosynaryEleemosynary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › eleemosynary

   • Cached

   The meaning of ELEEMOSYNARY is of, relating to, or supported by charity. Did you know?

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryELEEMOSYNARY definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   ELEEMOSYNARY meaning: 1. relating to or depending on charity (= help given freely to people who are in need, and…. Learn more.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › eleemosynaryELEEMOSYNARY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › eleemosynary

   • Cached

   Eleemosynary definition: of or relating to alms, charity, or charitable donations; charitable.. See examples of ELEEMOSYNARY used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › eleemosynaryEleemosynary - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › eleemosynary

   Eleemosynary is an adjective that describes things that are related to charitable giving, especially when you're talking about assistance to the poor. Monetary donations to eleemosynary institutions are usually tax deductible.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › eleemosynaryEleemosynary - definition of eleemosynary by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › eleemosynary

   • Cached

   Eleemosynary means of, relating to, or dependent on charity. Find the origin, pronunciation, and related words of eleemosynary in this online dictionary.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › eleemosynary_adjeleemosynary, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

   www.oed.com › dictionary › eleemosynary_adj

   • Cached

   There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word eleemosynary, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. eleemosynary has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. finance (mid 1600s) law (late 1600s)

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › eleemosynaryeleemosynary - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

   en.wiktionary.org › wiki › eleemosynary

   • Cached

   Jun 2, 2024 · eleemosynary ( comparative more eleemosynary, superlative most eleemosynary) Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving. Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms. Supported by charity.