A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Alms
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Anything given gratuitously to relieve the poor, as money,food, or clothing; a gift of charity.A devout man . . . which gave much alms to the people. Acts x. 2.Alms are but the vehicles of prayer. Dryden.Tenure by free alms. See Frankalmoign. Blackstone.
Alms meaning & definition 1 of Alms.
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Money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy; anything given as charity.
Alms meaning & definition 2 of Alms.
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–noun (used with a singular or plural verb)
Money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy; anything given as charity: The hands of the beggars were outstretched for alms.
-pl.n. Money or goods given as charity to the poor.Not found in the Old Testament, but repeatedly in the New.
Alms meaning & definition 3 of Alms.
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clothing, food, or money that is given to poor people:
Alms meaning & definition 4 of Alms.
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(in historical contexts) money or food given to poor people.
Alms meaning & definition 5 of Alms.
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