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Alms´giv`er (ạmz´gĭv`ẽr)

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1.

A giver of alms.

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almsgiver - a person who gives alms

bestower, conferrer, donor, giver, presenter - person who makes a gift of property

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"You are a great almsgiver," said the visitor, "and although you are said to be rich, I will venture to offer you something for your poor people; will you accept my offering?

The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas, Alexandre View in context

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