almonry

[al-muhn-ree, ah-muhn-]

noun

plural

almonries 

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

almonry

/ ˈɑːmənrɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of almonry¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of almonry¹

C15: from Old French almosnerie; see _almoner , _alms

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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The Vatican's office of papal charities, the Apostolic Almonry, sent a letter to calligraphers and stores in April reminding them of a 2010 decision that their concessions would end this year.

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The word has been confused with almonry.

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A form of Ambry, a closet; but confused with Almonry, as if a place for alms.

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