Dictionary Word of the Day: eleemosynary

eleemosynary \el-uh-MOS-uh-ner-ee\, adjective:

1. Of or for charity; charitable; as, "an eleemosynary institution."
2. Given in charity; having the nature of alms; as, "eleemosynary assistance."
3. Supported by or dependent on charity; as, "the eleemosynary poor."

Another word that I have never seen before and could not even begin to figure out.

Here's a little bit more about the origin of this word:

Of or pertaining to alms or almsgiving; charitable.