almonry

American  

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

noun

plural

almonries

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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Etymology

Origin of almonry

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

Example Sentences

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

What may not have been the meek creature's sufferings, what his wanderings, before he finally settled down in the comparative comfort of an old hospitaller of the almonry of Newcastle?

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 85, November, 1864 by Various

Finally, the pope has his special secretary, his auditor, with his offices, as well as the papal almonry, the officials of which administer the papal charities.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" by Various

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