Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Eleemosynary \El`ee*mos"y*na*ry\, n.; pl. {Eleemosynaries}.
   One who subsists on charity; a dependent. --South.

Eleemosynary \El`ee*mos"y*na*ry\ (?; 277), a. [LL.
   eleemosynarius, fr. eleemosyna alms, Gr. ? alms. See {Alms}.]
   1. Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the
      distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation.

   2. Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as,
      eleemosynary assistance. ``Eleemosynary cures.'' --Boyle.

   3. Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor.

Source : WordNet®

eleemosynary
     adj : generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent
           contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic
           contributions" [syn: {beneficent}, {benevolent}, {philanthropic}]