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单词 almshouse
释义 almshouse
 /ahmz"hows'/,  n.  ,  pl.   almshouses /-how'ziz/. Chiefly Brit.
  1. a house endowed by private charity for the reception and support of the aged or infirm poor.
  2. (formerly) a poorhouse.
 [1350-1400; ME almes hous. See ALMS, HOUSE]
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