almonry

American  

[al-muhn-ree, ah-muhn-] / ˈæl mən ri, ˈɑ mən- /

noun

almonries plural

1. the place where an almoner resides or where alms are distributed.

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almonry British  

/ ˈɑːmənrɪ /

noun

1. history the house of an almoner, usually the place where alms were given

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• almonries
  plural

Etymology

Origin of almonry

1175–1225; Middle English aumonerie < Old French ( see almoner, -ry); replacing Middle English aumery

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

almonry almonries

Besides that portion reserved for travelers there was an almonry overflowing with the poor of London, seeking food and clothing.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli

He carried Robin in and out of halls and chambers, kitchen and parlor, cloisters and outer court; through refectory and almonry, stopping, as always, in the chapel to say a prayer.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli

Stow distinctly says it was in the almonry of the abbey; and the handbill Dr. Rimbault refers to confirms that fact.

From Notes and Queries, Number 38, July 20, 1850 by Various

Leach considers that the total number of boys educated in the almonry schools was 1,000.

From Education in England in the Middle Ages Thesis Approved for the Degree of Doctor of Science in the University of London by Parry, Albert William

By September 1476 Caxton had established himself in the almonry at Westminster at the sign of the Red Pale.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various

The religious houses in those days were the constituted almonries of the rich and great; and through these overflowing channels, for the most part, proceeded their liberality and beneficence.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by Roby, John

Next, Sir Lancelot told the adventures of the Graal which he had seen, and this likewise was written and placed with the other in almonries at Salisbury.

From The Book of Romance by Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice)