01 n. sing. & pl. Anything given gratuitously to relieve the poor, as money, food, or clothing; a gift of charity.
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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.
Phrases & compounds
Tenure by free alms —
See Frankalmoign.