eleemosynary

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for eleemosynary

eleemosynary 🔊

eleemosynary : දාක්ෂිණ්‍ය

eleemosynary definition

Adjective.

  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.
  3. Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.

Noun. One who subsists on charity; a dependent.