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alms giv·er

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Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Alms-givernoun

    He that gives alms; he that supports others by his charity.

    Etymology: from alms and giver.

    He built and endowed many religious foundations, besides his memorable hospital of the Savoy. And yet was he a great alms-giver in secret, which shewed that his works in publick were dedicated rather to God’s glory than his own. Francis Bacon.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of alms giver in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of alms giver in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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