alms

UK
/ɑːmz/
US
/ɑːmz/

Translations

almsnoun
alms
pl
The beggar asked for alms on the street corner.
Нищий просил милостыню на углу улицы.
almsadjective
UK
/ɑːmz/
US
/ɑːmz/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "alms dish".

Definitions

almsnoun
Money or goods given to those in need as charity.
The church collected alms every Sunday to help the poor in the community.
The act of donating money, food, or other aid to the poor; charity.
Alms is regarded as a sacred duty in many cultures.
almsadjective
Relating to or intended for charitable giving, used before another noun.
The priest placed the coins in an alms box.