Definition of eleemosynary

• a. - Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation.
• a. - Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance.
• a. - Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.
• n. - One who subsists on charity; a dependent.