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almsgiver

almsgiver noun: a giver of alms.

Noun

almsgiver (plural almsgivers)

  1. A giver of alms.
    Synonyms:
    almoner
  2. A small scale philanthropist or benefactor who consistently gives small amounts to those desperately in need.

almsgiver meaning in Nepali

almsgiver in Nepali

giver of alms
दानी dānī

Synonyms of almsgiver

Forms of almsgiver

pluralalmsgivers

Origin of almsgiver

From Middle English almesȝevere, from Old English ælmesġyfa, ælmesġifa (“almsgiver”), equivalent to alms + giver.

Questions about almsgiver

What does almsgiver mean?
Almsgiver means a giver of alms.
What is almsgiver in Nepali?
Almsgiver in Nepali is दानी (dānī). See Almsgiver meaning in Nepali.
What part of speech is almsgiver?
Almsgiver is a noun.
What is the plural of almsgiver?
The plural of almsgiver is almsgivers.

Words near almsgiver in the dictionary

  1. Almses
  2. almsfee
  3. almsfolk
  4. almsfolks
  5. almsful
  6. almsgiver
  7. almsgivers
  8. almsgiving
  9. almsgivings
  10. almshouse
  11. almshouses

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