Almsmen

/ˈɑːmzmən/ noun

Definition

Plural of almsman; multiple men who receive alms or live in almshouses.

Etymology

Plural form of 'almsman,' formed by changing '-man' to '-men.' This term was especially common in official records and charitable documentation.

Kelly Says

Almshouses kept detailed records of their almsmen, which gives historians incredible insight into poverty, disease, and social conditions—we can trace individual lives through these charitable archives.

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