almshouse

== English == === Alternative forms === alms-house === Etymology === From Middle English almeshous, almassehous, equivalent to alms +‎ house. === Pronunciation === === Noun === almshouse (plural almshouses) A building of residence for the poor, sick or elderly of a parish. Originally founded by the Church, and usually funded by charitable donations. ==== Synonyms ==== poorhouse ==== Translations ====