·noun One who subsists on charity; a dependent.
II. Eleemosynary ·adj Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.
III. Eleemosynary ·adj Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance.
IV. Eleemosynary ·adj Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation.