almshouse

noun

alms·​house ˈä(l)mz-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce almshouse (audio)
1
British : a privately financed home for the poor
2

Examples of almshouse in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of almshouse was in the 14th century

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“Almshouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/almshouse. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.

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almshouse

noun
alms·​house -ˌhau̇s How to pronounce almshouse (audio)

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