"Alms" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH
Charitable donations. Any spe-cies of relief bestowed upon the poor. That which is given by public authority for the relief of the poor
Anything given gratuitously to relieve the poor,
as money, food, or clothing; a gift of charity.
- abuluy in CHAVACANO
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Sometimes women are overly suspicious of their husbands. When Adam stayed out very late for a few nights, Eve became upset. "You're running around with other women," she charged."You're being unreasonable," Adam responded. "You're the only woman on earth." The quarrel continued until Adam fell asleep, only to be awakened by someone poking him in the chest. It was Eve. "What do you think you're doing?" Adam demanded. "Counting your ribs," said Eve.
An invitation of friends to drink ale at some poor man's house, and there to contribute in charity for his …
Read the complete definitionEleemosynary appointments [grants or devises] including relief of the poor or friendless, education, religious culture, and public institutions.
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