almonry
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of almonry
1175–1225; Middle English aumonerie < Old French ( see almoner, -ry); replacing Middle English aumery
Example Sentences
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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.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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
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
A description of the almonry school at Durham is given in the “Rites of Durham.”
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
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 Hugo, Victor
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