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alms
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɨʒˈmɔlɐ/es·mo·la
Definition
1A donation, usually of money or food, given out of charity to someone in need, especially to a beggar.
Usage examples
“He gave alms to the man at the church door.”
“They begged for alms from passersby.”
Common combinations
beg for almsgive almslive on alms
Idiomatic expressions
- not for all the tea in China (not for anything)