- almswomen
- n. woman recipient of charity; woman who is provided for by alms; woman who provides alms (Archaic)
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almswoman — /ahmz woom euhn/, n., pl. almswomen. 1. a woman supported by alms. 2. Archaic. a woman who gives alms. [ALMS + WOMAN] Usage. See woman. * * * … Universalium
almswoman — /ˈamzwʊmən/ (say ahmzwoomuhn) noun (plural almswomen) Obsolete a woman who lives on alms. {alms + woman} …
almswoman — /ahmz woom euhn/, n., pl. almswomen. 1. a woman supported by alms. 2. Archaic. a woman who gives alms. [ALMS + WOMAN] Usage. See woman … Useful english dictionary
