Word of the Day 7.15.08

el·ee·mos·y·nar·y (l-ms-nr, l--)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or dependent on charity.

2. Contributed as an act of charity; gratuitous. See Synonyms at benevolent.

[Medieval Latin elemosynrius, from Late Latin elemosyna, alms; see alms.]

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