Almsgiver
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A giver of alms.
- 2 a person who gives alms wordnet
- 3 A small scale philanthropist or benefactor who consistently gives small amounts to those desperately in need.
Antonyms
All antonymsEtymology
From Middle English almesȝevere, from Old English ælmesġyfa, ælmesġifa (“almsgiver”), equivalent to alms + giver.