almonry
the place where an almoner resides or where alms are distributed.
Origin of almonry
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How to use almonry in a sentence
He lived in the little almonry at Westminster, the block of ancient buildings in which the Purcell family lived.
Twelve Good Musicians | Frederick BridgeWhilst the bearer of the roll was waiting to receive back his brief, he was to be entertained liberally in the almonry.
English Monastic Life | Abbot GasquetNear the gatehouse was the almonry, a shelter used in very early days to house visitors who sought free lodging.
The Cry at Midnight | Mildred A. WirtOther buildings include an Elizabethan town hall, the grammar school, founded by Abbot Lichfield, and the picturesque 11 almonry.
An almonry is described in some recent works as "a building near the church."
British Dictionary definitions for almonry
/ (ˈɑːmənrɪ) /
history the house of an almoner, usually the place where alms were given
Origin of almonry
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