El`ee*mos"y*na*ry [LL. eleemosynarius, fr. eleemosyna alms, Gr. 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.
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El`ee*mos"y*na*ry, n.; pl. Eleemosynaries ().
One who subsists on charity; a dependent.
South.
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