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Eleemosynary Definition & Meaning

eleemosynary
adjective
  1. generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions"

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What does eleemosynary mean?
generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions"
What part of speech is eleemosynary?
Eleemosynary is an adjective.

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