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Meaning and definition for "alms" word

[noun] voluntary contributions to aid the poor
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\Alms\, n. sing. & pl. [OE. almes, almesse, AS. [ae]lmysse, fr. L. eleemosyna, Gr. ? mercy, charity, alms, fr. ? to pity. Cf. {Almonry}, {Eleemosynary}.] Anything given gratuitously to relieve the poor, as money, food, or clothing; a gift of charity. A devout man . . . which gave much alms to the people. --Acts x. 2. Alms are but the vehicles of prayer. --Dryden. {Tenure by free alms}. See {Frankalmoign}. --Blackstone. Note: This word alms is singular in its form (almesse), and is sometimes so used; as, ``asked an alms.'' --Acts iii. 3.``Received an alms.'' --Shak. It is now, however, commonly a collective or plural noun. It is much used in composition, as almsgiver, almsgiving, alms bag, alms chest, etc.

Synonyms for alms

alms-giving

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The fun area, different aproach to word »alms«

Let's analyse "alms" as pure text. This string has Four letters in One syllable and One vowel. 25% of vowels is 13.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: SMLA. Average typing speed for these characters is 1135 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: alms: 1 = 1, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: alms: 1 + 3 + 4 + 1 = 9, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
L (1) 12 Hanged Man Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
M (1) 13 Death Creator, Developer, Builder
S (1) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive

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