pittancer

historical

(historical, Christianity) A person responsible for distributing small gifts on religious occasions.

Japanese Meaning

宗教儀式において、小さな贈り物を配布する役割を担う人物

Every Christmas the pittancer moved through the chapel, handing out small coins and bread to the poor.

毎年クリスマスには、施しを配る人が礼拝堂を回り、貧しい人々に小銭やパンを配った。

Sense（1）

(historical, Christianity) A person responsible for distributing small gifts on religious occasions.

pittancers

（ plural ）