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View synonyms for almswoman

almswoman

[ ahmz-woom-uhn ]

noun

, plural alms·wom·en.
  1. a woman supported by alms.
  2. Archaic. a woman who gives alms.

almswoman

/ ˈɑːmzwʊmən /

noun

  1. archaic.
    a woman who gives or receives alms

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Gender Note

Is it almswoman or almsperson? See -woman.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of almswoman1

First recorded in 1400–50; alms + woman

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