almshouse
pronunciation
How to pronounce almshouse in British English:
UK [ˈɑ:mzhaʊs]
How to pronounce almshouse in American English:
US [ˈɑmzˌhaʊs]
Word Origin
- almshouse (n.)
- mid-15c., from alms + house (n.).
Example
- 1. The cottage was formerly an almshouse constructed in 1615 .
- 2. Almshouse were given to old people who couldn 't afford to pay rents .
- 3. I do not hesitate , in such a case , to suggest work , or the almshouse ; or why not keep its castle in silence , as I do commonly ?