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Almonry
Definition
The term "almonry" has multiple meanings:
- A building or office where alms or charitable donations are distributed to the poor.
- A department or section of a monastery, abbey, or cathedral where alms are collected and distributed.
- A place where food or provisions are stored.
- 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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