almsgiver

n. 布施者

词形变化

almsgivers 复数 almsgivers

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A giver of alms.

    施舍者

  2. 2.

    A small scale philanthropist or benefactor who consistently gives small amounts to those desperately in need.

词汇关系

名词

上位词 5

donor giver presenter bestower conferrer

词源

From Middle English almesȝevere, from Old English ælmesġyfa, ælmesġifa (“almsgiver”), equivalent to alms + giver.

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