A place where alms are or (now usually) were distributed; an office responsible for the distribution of alms. Also: the residence of an almoner…
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| 释义 | society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > dwelling place or abode > a dwelling > official residence > [noun] > of people in specific employment (9) almonry1440 A place where alms are or (now usually) were distributed; an office responsible for the distribution of alms. Also: the residence of an almoner… ferry house1595 the residence of a ferryman; (also) a building providing shelter to passengers awaiting transport by ferry. prefecture1802 The official residence or headquarters of a French préfet (see prefect, n. 2c). station house1805 A building in which a coastguard or coastguard service is based; a coastguard station. pilothouse1812 A house in which a pilot lives or stays. Now chiefly historical. lodging1826 Specialized uses of the plural. An official residence. Now the name given to the houses of the heads of certain Oxford colleges. (Cf. quot. 1588… schoolhouse1842 Also with capital initial(s). At certain British public schools: (the name given to) the house (house, n.1 7c) in which the headmaster lives. Also… wardenry1859 The official residence of a warden. rare. adviserate1938 Usually with capital initial. In Bahrain: the office or establishment of the person appointed as principal British adviser to the head of state… |
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