eleëmosynary

listen to the pronunciation of eleëmosynary
Englisch - Englisch
Diæretic spelling of eleemosynary

Like the RC priest who was responsible for Knock airport, she was not above using ‘interesting’ methods to fulfil eleëmosynary ambitions.

eleemosynary
Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor
eleemosynary
Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity

Amidst all this, the legal business, the acquiring of land, the construction of the Montgomery Block, Billings had generosity and time to support the founding of the University of California and a half dozen churches, schools, orphan asylums and other eleemosynary institutions.

eleemosynary
Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance

An author ought to consider himself, not as a gentleman who gives a private or eleemosynary treat, but rather as one who keeps a public ordinary, at which all persons are welcome for their money.

eleemosynary
A beggar
eleemosynary
{a} living on charity, charitable
eleemosynary
Of or pertaining to alms, charity or charitable donations; dependent on or supported by charity See also: Charity, Grant Topic areas: Fundraising and Financial Sustainability
eleemosynary
Charitable Of, relating to, or supported by charity
eleemosynary
generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions"
eleemosynary
Pertaining or devoted to legal charity; as an eleemosynary institution
eleemosynary
\El'ee*mos"y*na*ry\, adj 1: Related to charity, philanthropy 2: given in alms 3: supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor
eleemosynary
One who subsists on charity; a dependent
eleemosynary
Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation
eleemosynary
(el·ee·mos·y·nar·y) ADJECTIVE: 1 ) Of, relating to, or dependent on charity 2 ) Contributed as an act of charity; gratuitous
eleemosynary
Relating to the giving of alms or to charitable works
eleemosynary
{s} of charity, pertaining to charity
eleëmosynary

    Silbentrennung

    el·ee·mos·y·na·ry

    Etymologie

    [ "e-li-'mä-s& ] (adjective.) circa 1616. From Medieval Latin eleemosynarius (“alms dispenser”), from Late Latin eleemosyna (“alms”), from Ancient Greek ἐλεημοσύνη (eleēmosynē, “alms”), from ἐλεέω (eleëō, “I have mercy”), from ἔλεος (eleos, “pity”). Compare Italian elemosina.
Favoriten