almsgiver

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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From Middle English almesȝevere, from Old English ælmesġyfa, ælmesġifa (“almsgiver”), equivalent to alms + giver.

“You are a great almsgiver,” said the visitor, “and although you are said to be rich, I will venture to offer you something for your poor people; will you accept my offering?” “I thank you, sir; I am only jealous in one thing, and that is that the relief I give should be entirely from my own resources.” “However——” “My resolution, sir, is unchangeable, but you have only to search for yourself and you will find, alas, but too many objects upon whom to exercise your benevolence.” The abbé once more bowed as he opened the door, the stranger bowed and took his leave, and the carriage conveyed him straight to the house of M. de Villefort. — The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas

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