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Almonry

Definition

The term "almonry" has multiple meanings:

1. A building or office where alms or charitable donations are distributed to the poor.
2. A department or section of a monastery, abbey, or cathedral where alms are collected and distributed.
3. A place where food or provisions are stored.
4. A court or enclosure where the almoner (charitable administrator) resided.

Examples

As a building or office:

• The almonry in the city center provides daily meals to homeless individuals.
• The local church established an almonry to support the less fortunate members of the community.

As a department within a religious institution:

• The medieval abbey had a designated almonry where monks distributed alms to the needy.
• The cathedral's almonry functioned as a central collection and distribution center for charitable donations.

As a storage place for food or provisions:

• The almonry in the castle's cellar stored large quantities of grains and preserves.
• The ship's almonry contained enough rations to sustain the crew during their long voyage.

As a residence for the almoner:

• The old almonry building served as the home for the almoner, responsible for administering charitable aid.
• Visitors can still see the ancient almonry where the almoner used to live centuries ago.

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