almshouse
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See also: alms-house
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Etymology[edit]
From Middle English almeshous, almassehous, equivalent to alms + house.
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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.
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