almoner
almoner
Definition
al·moner (al′mən ər, ä′mən-)
noun
a distributor of alms, as for a church, royal family, etc.
Etymology: ME almoiner < OFr almosnier < almosne, act of mercy < LL(Ec) *alemosyna < eleemosyna: see alms
almoner
Usage Examples
Possessives
- king: In 1322, the king's almoner paid 8 s.
