almsgiver

Reikšmė (Anglų k.)

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

Sinonimai

donator

lord of alms

Etimologija (Anglų k.)

Paveldėta iš Vidurio Anglijos: almesȝevere

In summary

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