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View synonyms for almsman

almsman

[ ahmz-muhn ]

noun

, plural alms·men.
  1. a person supported by or receiving alms.
  2. Archaic. a person who gives alms.

almsman

/ ˈɑːmzmən /

noun

  1. archaic.
    a person who gives or receives alms

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Gender Note

Is almsman gender-neutral? See -man.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of almsman1

First recorded before 1000; Middle English almes man, Old English ælmesman; alms, -man

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