almonry

[ al-muhn-ree, ah-muhn- ]

noun

, plural al·mon·ries.

1. the place where an almoner resides or where alms are distributed.

almonry

/ ˈɑːmənrɪ /

noun

1. history the house of an almoner, usually the place where alms were given

Word History and Origins

Origin of almonry¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of almonry¹

C15: from Old French almosnerie; see almoner , alms

Example Sentences

He lived in the little Almonry at Westminster, the block of ancient buildings in which the Purcell family lived.

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Whilst the bearer of the roll was waiting to receive back his brief, he was to be entertained liberally in the almonry.

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Near the gatehouse was the almonry, a shelter used in very early days to house visitors who sought free lodging.

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Other buildings include an Elizabethan town hall, the grammar school, founded by Abbot Lichfield, and the picturesque 11 almonry.

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An almonry is described in some recent works as "a building near the church."

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