(El`ee*mos"y*na*ry\) (?; 277), a. (LL. eleemosynarius, fr. eleemosyna alms, Gr. ? alms. See Alms.) 1. Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving; intended for the distribution of charity; as, an eleemosynary corporation. 2. Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance. "Eleemosynary cures." --Boyle. 3. Supported by charity; as, eleemosynary poor. Eleemosynary (El`ee*mos"y*na*ry\), n.; pl. Eleemosynaries. One who subsists on charity; a dependent. --South.

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A contracted form of 'know what I mean?', used to check if your audience is following your train of thought. Particularly popular in hip-hop culture, it's the verbal equivalent of a head nod seeking confirmation.

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