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Meanings of alms in English
Usage of alms in English
1
America gave freely in alms to every war-torn nation in the world.
2
Certainly the monasteries did not return _less than they expended in alms.
3
But this would be the result if alms were given in abundance.
4
Piers had behaved well; he could not take alms from his half-brothers.
5
Thus even the poor are enabled to give alms to the poor.
6
Repairing to the abode of that robber, the Brahmana begged for alms.
7
Objection 1: It would seem unlawful for religious to live on alms.
8
The first peasant he met, and of whom he asked alms, replied:
9
It was Mother Fetu, who was soliciting alms at the church door.
10
Kriya includes the diverse objects for which persons solicit alms or gifts.
11
You are asked today to give your alms to the National Society.
12
The suspicion that she was giving him alms made him exceedingly disagreeable.
13
He gave presents to his friends, and large alms to the poor.
14
The Moscow beggars carry no pouches, and do not ask for alms.
15
But he injured no one, and gave abundant alms to the poor.
16
He sided with the weak, and with a willing hand gave alms.
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Alms across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Rare