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Euterpe :: Euterpe () A genus of palms, some species of which are elegant trees..

Anthem :: Anthem (n.) Formerly, a hymn sung in alternate parts, in present usage, a selection from the Psalms, or other parts of the Scriptures or the liturgy, set to sacred music..

Psalter :: Psalter (n.) A rosary, consisting of a hundred and fifty beads, corresponding to the number of the psalms..

Versify :: Versify (v. t.) To turn into verse; to render into metrical form; as, to versify the Psalms..

Palmaceous :: Palmaceous (a.) Of or pertaining to palms; of the nature of, or resembling, palms..

Almsman :: Almsman (n.) A giver of alms.

Embalmer :: Embalmer (n.) One who embalms.

Cane :: Cane (n.) A name given to several peculiar palms, species of Calamus and Daemanorops, having very long, smooth flexible stems, commonly called rattans..

Charity :: Charity (n.) Whatever is bestowed gratuitously on the needy or suffering for their relief; alms; any act of kindness.

Psalmographist :: Psalmographist (n.) A writer of psalms, or sacred songs and hymns..

Deodand :: Deodand (n.) A personal chattel which had caused the death of a person, and for that reason was given to God, that is, forfeited to the crown, to be applied to pious uses, and distributed in alms by the high almoner. Thus, if a cart ran over a man and killed him, it was forfeited as a deodand..

Psalmograph :: Psalmograph (n.) A writer of psalms; a psalmographer.

Almsman :: Almsman (n.) A recipient of alms.

Phoenix :: Phoenix (n.) A genus of palms including the date tree.

Twopence :: Twopence (n.) A small coin, and money of account, in England, equivalent to two pennies, -- minted to a fixed annual amount, for almsgiving by the sovereign on Maundy Thursday..

Eleemosynary :: Eleemosynary (a.) Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms; as, eleemosynary assistance..

Double :: Double (n.) A feast in which the antiphon is doubled, hat is, said twice, before and after the Psalms, instead of only half being said, as in simple feasts..

Bluegown :: Bluegown (n.) One of a class of paupers or pensioners, or licensed beggars, in Scotland, to whim annually on the king's birthday were distributed certain alms, including a blue gown; a beadsman..

Sagus :: Sagus (n.) A genus of palms from which sago is obtained.

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

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