almsman
almsman · almsmen
One who depends on the receipt of alms, a beggarOne who depends on the receipt of alms, a beggar.
Meaning
1 senses(obsolete)One who depends on the receipt of alms, a beggar.
Origin
From Middle English allmsman, almosman, almesmann, from Old English almesmann, equivalentFrom Middle English allmsman, almosman, almesmann, from Old English almesmann, equivalent to alms + man.
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