ALMSHOUSE


Meaning of ALMSHOUSE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɑ:mzhaʊs ]

also alms-house

( almshouses)

Almshouses are houses in Britain which were built and run by charities to provide accommodation for poor or old people who could not afford to pay rent.

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