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noun \ ˈä(l)mz \

Definition of alms

plural alms
1 :something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
  • distributing alms to the needy
2 archaic :charity
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almsgiver

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almsgiving

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Origin and Etymology of alms

Middle English almesse, almes, from Old English ælmesse, ælmes, from Late Latin eleemosyna alms, from Greek eleēmosynē pity, alms, from eleēmōn merciful, from eleos pity

ALMS Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of alms for English Language Learners

  • : money, clothes, food, and other things given to poor people

ALMS Defined for Kids

alms

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noun \ ˈämz , ˈälmz \

Definition of alms for Students

plural alms
:money given to help the poor :charity

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