Definition of "almonry" []

• A building in which alms were distributed (noun)

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• "The two heavy halls on the lowest level are now called the almonry and the cellar, which is a distinction between administrative arrangements that does not concern us."
• "The almonry was not merely "within the precincts of the abbey," it was actually a part of the abbey."
• "Stow distinctly says it was in the almonry of the abbey; and the handbill Dr. Rimbault refers to confirms that fact."