ĕl`e-mōs'y-na-ry1, a.
a. [L. Lat. eleemosynarius, from eleemosyna, alms, Gr. ἐλεημοσύνη, pity, mercy, alms, from ἐλεήμων, compassionate, from ἐλεεῖν, to pity, ἔλεος, pity.]
Sense 1. Relating to charity, alms, or alms-giving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation.
Sense 2. Given in charity or alms; founded by charity; as, an eleemosynary hospital or college. “Eleemosynary cures.” Boyle.
Sense 3. Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.