aid

See also charity.

abetment

the act of abetting or inciting another to commit a crime. —abettor, abetter, n.

adjutancy

the condition of holding the rank of adjutant.

almoner

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.