alms
money, food, or other donations given to people in need; anything given as charity: She showed her generosity by giving alms regularly.
Origin of alms
1Words that may be confused with alms
- alms , arms
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How to use alms in a sentence
Another piece might cause people to come up short is an elaborate green Burmese Buddhist alms bowl on a stand covered in gold.
Hello, ‘Gorgeous’: Grit and Glamour In San Francisco | Emily Wilson | June 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“You can't give alms to the poor on one level and have your hands on their throat on another,” he said.
The Clinton Global Initiative Kicks off With Tears, Impressions, and Fighting Words | Nina Strochlic | September 24, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTA beggar asking alms under the character of a poor scholar, a gentleman put the question, Quomodo vales?
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousBut when thou dost alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doth.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousTo such a one he would say, 'Wilt thou cease to beg alms of Me in such a shameless manner?
Black Diamonds | Mr Jkai
The surplus was distributed in alms amongst the poor, a duty strenuously prescribed by their moral code.
Ancient Faiths And Modern | Thomas InmanIn point of fact, prayers are spoken of as if they were equivalent to sacrifice, alms-giving, or any other supposed virtue.
Ancient Faiths And Modern | Thomas Inman
British Dictionary definitions for alms
/ (ɑːmz) /
charitable donations of money or goods to the poor or needy
Origin of alms
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