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Almoner

/ˈæl.mə.nɚ/

One who distributes alms, especially the doles and alms of religious houses, almshouses

📖 Definitions of "Almoner"

noun
  1. 1

    One who distributes alms, especially the doles and alms of religious houses, almshouses

  2. 2

    One who dispenses alms for another, as the almoner of a prince, bishop

  3. 3

    A title given to a royal officer charged with the duty of distributing alms or bounty on behalf of a monarch

  4. 4

    A hospital official responsible for patient welfare and after-care.

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