almshouse
almshouse · almshouses
Armenhaus
A building of residence for the poor, sick or elderly of a parishA building of residence for the poor, sick or elderly of a parish. Originally founded by the Church, and usually funded by charitable donations.
Meaning
1 sensesA building of residence for the poor, sick or elderly of a parish. Originally founded by the Church, and usually funded by charitable donations.
Armenhaus
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Origin
From Middle English almeshous, almassehous, equivalent to alms + house.From Middle English almeshous, almassehous, equivalent to alms + house.
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