almsgiver
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- almsgiving noun
Etymology
Origin of almsgiver
First recorded in 1625–35; alms + giver ( def. )
Example Sentences
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But they did, and the first assistance arrived from the pope’s chief almsgiver, who then accompanied the women for their COVID-19 vaccines a year later.
From Seattle Times
He said that a Polish cardinal who serves as his official almsgiver is currently in Ukraine, to visit various communities and give concrete testimony of the closeness of the pope and the Catholic church.
From Washington Times
As if to emphasize his papacy’s teaching to care for the needs of those who lives on the margins of societies, Francis chose his official almsgiver, a Polish cardinal, to celebrate the Mass with him.
From Seattle Times
Some almsgivers still do things the old way.
From New York Times
The pontiff's almsgiver, Polish monsignor Konrad Krajewski, told the La Stampa daily he drives a van with 10 people to a beach near Rome for a dip in the sea, sunbathing and then pizza.
From US News
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