el·ee·mo·sy·nary /ˌɛlɪˈmɑsṇˌɛri, ˈmo; ˈmɑzṇ-/
(a.)施捨的,慈善的,接受接濟的
El·ee·mos·y·na·ry a.
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.
El·ee·mos·y·na·ry, n.; pl. Eleemosynaries One who subsists on charity; a dependent.
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eleemosynary
adj : generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent
contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic
contributions" [syn: beneficent, benevolent, philanthropic]