almshouse English

Meaning almshouse meaning

What does almshouse mean?

almshouse noun

— 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 almshouse synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as almshouse?

almshouse English » English

poorhouse

workhouse

almonry

poverty

hospice

harbor

asylum