Eleemosynary /(?; 277)/

1. Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation.
2. Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance.
3. Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.

pl. Eleemosynaries

1. One who subsists on charity; a dependent.