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Gomuti :: Gomuti (n.) A black, fibrous substance resembling horsehair, obtained from the leafstalks of two kinds of palms, Metroxylon Sagu, and Arenga saccharifera, of the Indian islands. It is used for making cordage. Called also ejoo..

Bedesman :: Bedesman (n.) A poor man, supported in a beadhouse, and required to pray for the soul of its founder; an almsman..

Psalter :: Psalter (n.) Specifically, the Book of Psalms as printed in the Book of Common Prayer; among the Roman Catholics, the part of the Breviary which contains the Psalms arranged for each day of the week..

Canaliculated :: Canaliculated (a.) Having a channel or groove, as in the leafstalks of most palms..

Beggar :: Beggar (n.) One who makes it his business to ask alms.

Almsfolk :: Almsfolk (n.) Persons supported by alms; almsmen.

Psalmistry :: Psalmistry (n.) The use of psalms in devotion; psalmody.

Zamia :: Zamia (n.) A genus of cycadaceous plants, having the appearance of low palms, but with exogenous wood. See Coontie, and Illust. of Strobile..

Nocturn :: Nocturn (n.) One of the portions into which the Psalter was divided, each consisting of nine psalms, designed to be used at a night service..

Communicate :: Communicate (v. i.) To give alms, sympathy, or aid..

Sportule :: Sportulary (a.) Subsisting on alms or charitable contributions.

Almose :: Almose (n.) Alms.

Gittith :: Gittith (n.) A musical instrument, of unknown character, supposed by some to have been used by the people of Gath, and thence obtained by David. It is mentioned in the title of Psalms viii., lxxxi., and lxxxiv..

Superintender :: Superintendent (n.) One who has the oversight and charge of some place, institution, or organization, affairs, etc., with the power of direction; as, the superintendent of an almshouse; the superintendent of public works..

Imprecatory :: Imprecatory (a.) Of the nature of, or containing, imprecation; invoking evil; as, the imprecatory psalms..

Toddy :: Toddy (n.) A juice drawn from various kinds of palms in the East Indies; or, a spirituous liquor procured from it by fermentation..

Palmiferous :: Palmiferous (a.) Bearing palms.

Psalmody :: Psalmody (n.) The act, practice, or art of singing psalms or sacred songs; also, psalms collectively, or a collection of psalms..

Almsgiving :: Almsgiving (n.) The giving of alms.

Almshouse :: Almshouse (n.) A house appropriated for the use of the poor; a poorhouse.

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