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单词 alms-deed
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Definition of alms-deed in English:

alms-deed

noun ˈɑːmzdiːd
  • 1Originally: a charitable act. In later use specifically: an act of giving alms. Formerly also: †something given as alms, a charitable gift or offering (obsolete).

  • 2A good, kind, or praiseworthy deed; = "alms". Now historical and rare.

Origin

Old English; earliest use found in Vercelli Homilies. From alms + deed.

 
 

Definition of alms-deed in US English:

alms-deed

nounˈɑːmzdiːd
  • 1Originally: a charitable act. In later use specifically: an act of giving alms. Formerly also: †something given as alms, a charitable gift or offering (obsolete).

  • 2A good, kind, or praiseworthy deed; = "alms". Now historical and rare.

Origin

Old English; earliest use found in Vercelli Homilies. From alms + deed.

 
 
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