ALMSHOUSE


Meaning of ALMSHOUSE in English

/ahmz"hows'/ , n. , pl. almshouses /-how'ziz/ . Chiefly Brit.

1. a house endowed by private charity for the reception and support of the aged or infirm poor.

2. (formerly) a poorhouse.

[ 1350-1400; ME almes hous. See ALMS, HOUSE ]

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