Alms
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɑːmz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Alms is a noun meaning Something given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food.
Meaning
Something given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food.
Example Sentences
Alms are distributed from the weekly collection.
She gave $10 weekly to the poor as alms, in an era when $10 was serious money.
c. 1779, Alban Butler, Lives of the Saints St. Antoninus never refused an alms which was asked in the name of God.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include charity, charities, doest, handouts, aid, donations.
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