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

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Etymology

Origin of almonry

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

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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

The almonry was usually near the church of the monastery.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various

Another time, when the queen was leaving the chapel, Barkilphedro kept pretty close to her Majesty, behind the two grooms of the almonry.

From The Man Who Laughs by Victor Hugo

He increased the allowances to the kitchen, cellars, and almonry.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Saint Albans With an Account of the Fabric & a Short History of the Abbey by Rev. Thomas Perkins

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 H. J. (Henry Justice) Ford

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 John Roby

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