almoner
/ˈæl.mə.nər/noun
Definition
A person appointed to distribute alms (charitable gifts) to the poor.
Modern Equivalent
charity distributor
Usage Notes
Related to the practice of almsgiving, which was considered a primary religious duty in Judaism and early Christianity.
Example Verse
“And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.”Acts 10:4