Plural of almshouse; multiple buildings that provide free housing and care for poor or elderly people.
Plural form of 'almshouse,' following standard English pluralization. The concept expanded during the 16th-18th centuries as charitable institutions became more systematic across Europe.
In Victorian England, almshouses were so common they formed entire communities with their own hierarchies and rules—residents were expected to follow strict codes of conduct in exchange for shelter and food.
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