单词 | almspeople |
释义 | > as lemmasalmspeople almspeople n. ΚΠ 1565 J. Stow Summarie Eng. Chrons. f. 197v They be bound to geue to .x. poore almes people of ye same company euery one of them .viii. d. 1640 W. Somner Antiq. Canterbury 60 Remaines of their food..were distributed..to certain almes-people consisting of a society of Brothers and Sisters. 1761 London & Environs Described II. 304 Each of the twenty-two almspeople have two rooms, and an allowance of 3s. per week. 1898 Brit. Architect 23 Sept. 217/1 The original building..will in no wise be affected by the proposed demolition, nor will any injustice be done to the almspeople. 2000 Northern Echo (Nexis) 20 Sept. 6 Proceeds will be used towards the upkeep of the 300-year-old candlelit chapel and for the benefit of the almspeople. < as lemmas |
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