The Collaborative International Dictionary
Almonries
Almonry \Al"mon*ry\ ([a^]l"m[u^]n*r[y^]), n.; pl. Almonries ([a^]l"m[u^]n*r[i^]z). [OF. aumosnerie, F. aum[^o]nerie, fr. OF. aumosnier. See Almoner.] The place where an almoner resides, or where alms are distributed.
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almonries
n. (plural of almonry English)
Usage examples of "almonries".
Men of influence as they are, they rain about them, upon their families and favourites, and upon all of these young men who please them, fat parishes, livings, archdeaconates, almonries, and cathedral functions—steps towards episcopal dignities.