noun
- a person who receives charity or alms, especially one who lives in an almshouse
Usage: archaic
Examples
- The old almsman lived quietly in the charitable institution.
- Medieval records show payments made to various almsmen in the village.
- The wealthy merchant established a fund to support local almsmen.
- Each almsman received a daily portion of bread and soup.
- The almsman expressed gratitude for the shelter provided by the church.
- Historical documents list the names of almsmen who resided in the almshouse.