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Eleemosynary
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mars-as-a-girl.livejournal.comEleemosynary adj.
Pronunciation
Etymology: Medieval Latin eleemosynarius, from Late Latin eleemosyna alms.
Date: Circa 1616
1. Charitable, existing on donations; altruistic, benevolent, philanthropic, non-profitmaking.
The orphanage is an eleemosynary institution.
Pronunciation
Etymology: Medieval Latin eleemosynarius, from Late Latin eleemosyna alms.
Date: Circa 1616
1. Charitable, existing on donations; altruistic, benevolent, philanthropic, non-profitmaking.
The orphanage is an eleemosynary institution.
