1. (a.) Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation.

2. (a.) Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance.

3. (a.) Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.

4. (n.) One who subsists on charity; a dependent.

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