Eleemosynary \El`ee*mos"y*na*ry\, n.; pl. Eleemosynaries. One who subsists on charity; a dependent. --South.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Eleemosynary \El`ee*mos"y*na*ry\ (?; 277), a. [LL. eleemosynarius, fr. eleemosyna alms, Gr. ? alms. See Alms.]

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. ``Eleemosynary cures.'' --Boyle.

3. Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)