almshouse

See also: alms-house

English

Alternative forms

alms-house

Etymology

From Middle English almeshous, almassehous, equivalent to alms +‎ house.

Noun

almshouse (plural almshouses)

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.

Synonyms

poorhouse

Translations

Translations

Afrikaans: aalmoeseniershuis
Dutch: aalmoezeniershuis n
Estonian: seek (et)
Spanish: please add this translation if you can
Swedish: fattigstuga c

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