almsdeed

A deed, of which the e ence was giving of alms, an act of charity. this woman [Dorcas) was full of good works, and alms- deeds which she did. -Acts ix. 36. "And so wear out, in alms - deed and in prayer, The sombre close of that voluptuous day Which wrought the ruin of my lord the king." Tennyson: Guinevere. * alms-drink, s. Wine contributed by others in exce of one's own share. "1 Serv . They have made him drink alms - drink." Shakesp.: Antony and Cleopatra , ii. 7. * alms-folk, s. Persons supported by alms. "This knight and his lady had the character of very good alms - folks , in respect of their great liberality to the poor."-Strype: Ann. of the Ref., L. 233.