alms

Definition

  • noun: money, clothes, food, and other things given to poor people
  • noun: something (as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
  • synonyms: charity, dole, pittance

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Movie quotes

  • (..) and the judgment... ...to punish them... ...in Your name. Amen. Go in peace. That's all I have. Alms for a blind man, my lady? For one who cannot see your beauty? What are you doing here? Searching my soul. I do not wish to be seen with an outlaw. You prefer Nottingham's company? (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
  • (..) Too much mead, friend? Forgive me, I oversleep. Rest yourself. What day is it? Sunday, I think. Do they still give alms to the poor at Mass? That they do. Now the need for mercy is greater than ever. We beseech Thy blessing, Lord... (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves