Aid Definition, Prefix, Suffix, Ologies and Isms, Aid Information and Meaning
See also CHARITY.
- abetment, abettal
- the act of abetting or inciting another to commit a crime. —abettor, abetter, n.
- adjutancy
- the condition of holding the rank of adjutant.
- almoner, almner
- an official, as of a monastery, whose duty is to distribute charity or alms. —almonership, n.
- amanuensis
- Formal. 1. a secretary.
- 2. a scribe or copyist.
- coadjuvancy
- joint aid or assistance; joint cooperation.
- connivance
- passive assistance, especially in wrongdoing.
- connivancy
- Rare. connivance.
- eleemosynary
- 1. pertaining to alms.
- 2. Obsolete, an almsman; a person who lives on the charity of others.
- orphanotrophy
- Rare. 1. a hospital or hostel for orphans.
- 2. the care and support of orphans.
- pensionary
- a person paid to perform tasks or services, especially as a hireling.