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Webster 1913 Edition

Eleemosynary

Elˊee-mos′y-na-ry

(?; 277)
,
Adj.
[LL.
eleemosynarius
, fr.
eleemosyna
alms, Gr. [GREEK] alms. See
Alms
.]
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.”
Boyle.
3.
Supported by charity;
as,
eleemosynary
poor
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Eleemosynary

ELEEMOS'YNARY

,
Adj.
[Gr. alms, to pity, compassion.]
1.
Given in charity; given or appropriated to support the poor; as eleemosynary rents or taxes.
2.
Relating to charitable donations; intended for the distribution of alms, or for the use and management of donations, whether for the subsistence of the poor or for the support and promotion of learning; as an eleemosynary corporation. A hospital founded by charity is an eleemosynary institution for the support of the poor, sick and impotent; a college founded by donations is an eleemosynary institution for the promotion of learning. The corporation entrusted with the care of such institutions is eleemosynary.

ELEEMOS'YNARY

,
Noun.
One who subsists on charity.

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