almshouse
[ ahmz-hous ]
/ ˈɑmzˌhaʊs /
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noun, plural alms·hous·es [ahmz-hou-ziz]. /ˈɑmzˌhaʊ zɪz/. Chiefly British.
a house endowed by private charity for the reception and support of the aged or infirm poor.
(formerly) a poorhouse.
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almshouse
/ (ˈɑːmzˌhaʊs) /
noun
British history a privately supported house offering accommodation to the aged or needy
mainly British another name for poorhouse
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