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February 1, 2023

Word of the Day: Eleemosynary

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Word of the Day : February 1, 2023

eleemosynary \el-ih-MAH-suh-nair-ee\ adjective

What It Means

Eleemosynary means "of, relating to, or supported by charity."

// She used her inheritance to establish and fund several eleemosynary institutions.

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Aired February 1, 2023

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