noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A giver of alms.
2. 2
   a person who gives alms wordnet
3. 3
   A small scale philanthropist or benefactor who consistently gives small amounts to those desperately in need.

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Etymology

From Middle English almesȝevere, from Old English ælmesġyfa, ælmesġifa (“almsgiver”), equivalent to alms + giver.

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