almshouse

See also: alms-house

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Etymology

From Middle English almeshous, almassehous, equivalent to alms +‎ house.

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Noun

almshouse (plural almshouses)

  1. A building of residence for the poor, sick or elderly of a parish. Originally founded by the Church. Usually a charity relying on donations for funding.

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