almshouse
nounEtymology
From Middle English almeshous, almassehous, equivalent to alms + house.
- inherited from almeshous
Definitions
A building of residence for the poor, sick or elderly of a parish. Originally founded by…
A building of residence for the poor, sick or elderly of a parish. Originally founded by the Church, and usually funded by charitable donations.
The neighborhood
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