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   Alms

   /ä(l)mz/

   

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   • 1. (in historical contexts) money or food given to poor people: "the riders stopped to distribute alms"

   Word Origin Old Englishælmysse, ælmesse, from Christian Latin eleemosyna, from Greek eleēmosunē ‘compassion’, from eleēmōn ‘compassionate’, from eleos ‘mercy’.

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   The meaning of ALMS is something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor. How to use alms in a sentence.

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   Alms definition: money, food, or other donations given to people in need; anything given as charity. See examples of ALMS used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishALMS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ALMS definition: 1. clothing, food, or money that is given to poor people: 2. clothing, food, or money that is…. Learn more.

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   ALMS meaning: 1. clothing, food, or money that is given to poor people: 2. clothing, food, or money that is…. Learn more.

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   Alms are money, food, or similar items given to the poor as a charitable act. The word isn't used much today, but in movies set in the 1800s or earlier, you'll likely see street beggars shouting, " Alms for the poor!"

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishALMS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   alms in American English. (ɑmz ) noun Word forms: plural alms. 1. money, food, clothes, etc. given to poor people. 2. Obsolete. a deed of mercy. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

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   Something given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food. She gave $10 weekly to the poor as alms. Alms are distributed from the weekly collection for the purpose. Wiktionary. Synonyms: pittance. dole. contribution. benefaction. donation. gift. charity. relief. offering. handout. subscription. beneficence. Origin of Alms.

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   Something given to a charity or cause: benefaction, beneficence, charity, contribution, donation, gift, handout, offering, subscription.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionalms noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of alms noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    What does the noun alms mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun alms, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. alms has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. grammar (Old English) law (Old English) See meaning & use. How common is the noun alms?