noun
- plural of almonry; places where alms are distributed to the poor
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- The medieval monastery maintained several almonries throughout the region.
- Pilgrims often sought assistance at the almonries near major cathedrals.
- The abbey’s almonries provided food and shelter to traveling beggars.
- Historical records show that these almonries served hundreds of poor families.
- The dissolution of monasteries led to the closure of many almonries.