almonry

He lived in the little Almonry at Westminster, the block of ancient buildings in which the Purcell family lived.
Twelve Good Musicians|Frederick Bridge
Whilst 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 Gasquet
Near 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. Wirt
Other buildings include an Elizabethan town hall, the grammar school, founded by Abbot Lichfield, and the picturesque 11 almonry.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1|Various

An almonry is described in some recent works as "a building near the church."
Notes and Queries, Number 34, June 22, 1850|Various

British Dictionary definitions for almonry

almonry

/ (ˈɑːmənrɪ) /

noun plural -ries

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

Word Origin for almonry

C15: from Old French almosnerie; see almoner, alms

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