almsgiver

Bedeutung (Englisch)

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

Synonyme

lord of alms

Etymologie (Englisch)

In summary

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

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