almsgiver
English
noun
Definitions
- A giver of alms.
- A small scale philanthropist or benefactor who consistently gives small amounts to those desperately in need.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English almesȝevere derived from Old English ælmesġyfa com from English alms + English giver.
Origin
English
giver
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- alms English
- alms-folk English
- almsdeed English
- almsfolk English
- almsful English
- almsgiving English
- almshouse English
- almsless English
- almsman English
- almswoman English
- caregiver English
- give English
- giver English
- lawgiver English
- nongiver English
- prizegiver English
- thanksgiver English
- unalmsed English
- aumône French
- ælmesġyfa Old English
- almes Middle English
- almesȝevere Middle English
- gyffare Middle English
- almono Ido
- aa'ms Gullah