(a) An almsman, one who receives or lives on alms; a beadsman, an almsman endowed to pray for the soul of his benefactor; a poor man, a beggar; also fig.; (b) an official distributor of alms, an……

(a) Benevolent or charitable action, deeds of mercy, works of charity; alms-giving; the performing of charitable deeds as a means of making satisfaction for sin or of earning 'merit'; don almes-dede……

Eager to give alms, charitable, benevolent. …