almonry

al·mon·ry

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Definitions of almonry word

noun almonry the house of an almoner, usually the place where alms were given 3
noun plural almonry the place where an almoner resides or where alms are distributed. 1
noun almonry A building or place where alms were formerly distributed. 1
noun almonry A building in which alms were distributed. 0

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

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

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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