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Eleemosynarius

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

One who dispenses alms.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old English law. An almoner or chief officer, who received the eleemosynary rents anl gifts, and in due method distributed them to pious and charitable uses. Cowell; Wharton. The name of an officer (lord almoner) of the English kings, in former times, who distributed the royal aims or bounty. Fleta, llb. 2, c. 23.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In old English law. An almoner, or chief officer, who received the eleomusynary rents and gifts, and in due method distributed them to pious and charitable uses. Cowell; Wharton, The name of an officer (lord almoner) of the English kings, in former limes, who distributed the royal alms or bounty. Fleta, lib. 2, & 23.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. [from eleemosyna, q. v.] In old English law. An almoner, or distributer of alms. An officer in religious houses who received the eleemosynary rents and gifts, and in due method distributed them to pious and charitable uses. Cowell. An officer in the king's house called the king's almoner, or almner. Co. Litt. 94 a. FUta, lib. 2, c. 23. See Cro. Jac. 48.