Almsman

Definitions of almsman

noun A person who receives alms or charitable donations

Example Sentences

A1 The almsman gratefully accepted the food donation.

A2 The kind almsman distributed blankets to the homeless.

B1 The local community relied on the almsman for assistance during times of need.

B2 The generous almsman donated a portion of his earnings to charity every month.

C1 The esteemed almsman was known for his philanthropic efforts throughout the region.

C2 The revered almsman was honored with a humanitarian award for his lifelong dedication to helping others.

Examples of almsman in a Sentence

formal The almsman humbly accepted the donations from the generous benefactors.

informal The almsman was grateful for the help he received from the community.

slang The almsman was stoked to receive some cash from kind strangers.

figurative In a world full of need, the almsman served as a beacon of hope for those less fortunate.

Grammatical Forms of almsman

• past tense: almsmanned
• plural: almsmen
• comparative: more almsman
• superlative: most almsman
• present tense: almsman
• future tense: will almsman
• perfect tense: have almsmaned
• continuous tense: is almsmanning
• singular: almsman
• positive degree: almsman
• infinitive: to almsman
• gerund: almsmanning
• participle: almsmanned

Origin and Evolution of almsman

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'almsman' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'ælmesmann' which means a recipient of alms or charity.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'almsman' has evolved to refer to someone who receives charitable donations or financial support, particularly in a religious or institutional context.