plural of alms-house

Alternative spelling of almshouse.

Persons supported by alms.

(historical) An annual tax of one penny on every hearth, collected in England and Ireland and sent to Rome, from the beginning of the tenth century until it was abolished by Henry VIII.

Alternative form of almsdeed

plural of alms-deed

plural of almshouse.

plural of almsman

(obsolete) One who depends on the receipt of alms, a beggar.

A building of residence for the poor, sick or elderly of a parish. Originally founded by the Church. Usually a charity relying on donations for funding.