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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