| 释义 |
almshouse
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: Middle English almeshous, from almes, almesse + hous house
1. : a section of medieval religious houses set aside for distribution of alms
2.
a. Britain : a privately financed home for the poor
b. archaic : poorhouse, workhouse |