Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ahmz-hous]
- /ˈɑmzˌhaʊs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ahmz-hous]
- /ˈɑmzˌhaʊs/
Definitions of almshouse word
- countable noun almshouse Almshouses are houses in Britain which were built and run by charities to provide accommodation for poor or old people who could not afford to pay rent. 3
- noun almshouse a privately supported house offering accommodation to the aged or needy 3
- noun almshouse a home for people too poor to support themselves; poorhouse 3
- noun almshouse a privately endowed home for the disabled or aged poor 3
- noun plural almshouse a house endowed by private charity for the reception and support of the aged or infirm poor. 1
- noun plural almshouse (formerly) a poorhouse. 1
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Origin of almshouse
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, almshouse is from the Middle English word almes hous. See alms, house
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Parts of speech for Almshouse
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almshouse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
almshouse usage trend in Literature
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