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alms

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noun/ɑːmz//ɑmz//ɑlmz/
  1. 1

    Something given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food.

    • She gave $10 weekly to the poor as alms, in an era when $10 was serious money.
    • Alms are distributed from the weekly collection.

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