Almsgiver Definition & Meaning

Other Words from alms

almsgiver \ ˈä(l)mz-ˌgi-vər

\ noun

almsgiving \ ˈä(l)mz-ˌgi-viŋ

\ noun

Examples of alms in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her public life was defined by these duties, some seemingly trivial, such as handing out symbolic alms, others mantled with pomp and pageantry — the opening of Parliament or the hosting of a state dinner. — Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 In 2007, amid rising fuel prices and yet another economic crisis, Buddhist monks led mass protests in Yangon and other cities, overturning their alms bowls to signal disenchantment with the military junta. — Hannah Beech, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022 In 2007, amid rising fuel prices and yet another economic crisis, Buddhist monks led mass protests in Yangon and other cities, overturning their alms bowls to signal disenchantment with the military junta. — Hannah Beech, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022 In 2007, amid rising fuel prices and yet another economic crisis, Buddhist monks led mass protests in Yangon and other cities, overturning their alms bowls to signal disenchantment with the military junta. — New York Times, 27 July 2022 Hajj is among the Five Pillars that make up the core of Islam, in addition to the profession of faith (Shahada), prayer five times a day (Salat), giving alms to charity (Zakat), and fasting (Sawm). — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE.com, 8 July 2022 The motions also draw from biblical admonitions on the giving of alms. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Apr. 2022 The Queen has increasingly relied on Prince Charles to take on public engagements in the twilight of her reign, most recently offering alms to senior citizens at the Royal Maundy service at St. George’s Chapel. — Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2022 The Queen has increasingly relied on Prince Charles to take on public engagements in the twilight of her reign, most recently offering alms to senior citizens at the Royal Maundy service at St. George’s Chapel. — Danica Kirka, ajc, 21 Apr. 2022 See More

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