Almners

/ˈɔːlmənərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of almner; multiple people who distribute alms or hold the office of alms-giver.

Etymology

Simple plural formation of 'almner,' following standard English pluralization adding '-s' to nouns ending in '-er.'

Kelly Says

The existence of this word shows that almsgiving was important enough in medieval and Renaissance societies to have dedicated, paid staff managing it—charity was literally somebody's job!

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