almsgiver
almsgiver · almsgivers
A giver of almsA giver of alms.
Meaning
2 sensesA giver of alms.
a person who gives alms
A small scale philanthropist or benefactor who consistently gives small amounts to those desperately in need.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Middle English almesȝevere, from Old English ælmesġyfa, ælmesġifa (“almsgiver”), equiFrom Middle English almesȝevere, from Old English ælmesġyfa, ælmesġifa (“almsgiver”), equivalent to alms + giver.
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