alms
21alms — [[t]ɑ͟ːmz[/t]] N PLURAL Alms are gifts of money, clothes, or food to poor people. [OLD FASHIONED] Alms were distributed to those in need …
22alms — noun /ɑːmz,ɑmz,ɑlmz/ Something given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food. She gave $10 weekly to the poor as alms. See Also: eleemosynary …
23alms — In the Graeco Roman world charity as the source of material support for the poor and destitute was almost unknown. Gifts [[➝ gifts]] of food and money were bestowed by the wealthy on those who could give something (e.g. political support) in… …
24Alms — Charitable gift of money or goods to the poor and needy. Monetary penance. Usually a priest hearing confession of a member of the nobility would assign a small value in alms to be paid to the poor. Money collected for the relief of the poor …
25alms — [[t]ɑmz[/t]] n. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy • Etymology: bef. 1000; ME almes, almesse, OE ælmesse « LL elēmosynae (pl.) charity, alms; see eleemosynary …
26alms — /amz / (say ahmz) noun (construed as singular or plural) that which is given to the poor or needy; anything given as charity. {Middle English almes, Old English ælmysse, from Late Latin eleēmosyna, from Greek eleēmosynē compassion, alms} …
27alms — ; almsgiving This word (from the Greek eleēmosunē, meaning mercy, pity, or charity ) seems to have been used by beggars seeking donations. Alms, which may include money, food, clothing and so on, are voluntary contributions to the poor and… …
28Alms — Money given to the poor. Often a priest hearing the confession of a Noble would have them pay a small amount of alms as part of his penitence …
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29Alms and Almsgiving — • Any material favour done to assist the needy, and prompted by charity Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Alms and Almsgiving Alms and Almsgiving …
30Alms (disambiguation) — Alms may refer to: *Alms, charitable giving * the American Le Mans SeriesMusic* Alms , an album by Re: * Alms , a song by The Futureheads from their album The Futureheads …
