1. a place where alms are distributed to the poor
Usage: archaic
2. the office or residence of an almoner
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The medieval monastery maintained an almonry near its gates.
• Poor families gathered at the almonry each morning for food.
• The almonry was staffed by monks who distributed bread to the needy.
• Records show the almonry served hundreds of people daily.
• The ruins of the old almonry can still be seen today.
• The almoner supervised all activities at the almonry.