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Webster 1913 Edition

Almshouse

Alms′houseˊ

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Noun.

A house appropriated for the use of the poor; a poorhouse.

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almshouse

almshouse

See also: alms-house

English

Noun

almshouse ‎(plural almshouses)

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.