ALL meanings of almshouse
alms·house
A a - 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
- noun almshouse A house built originally by a charitable person or organization for poor people to live in. 1
- noun almshouse shelter for poor and homeless 1
- noun almshouse 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. 0