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Rarealmoner
The correct spelling is almoner.
How to pronounce almoner
noun
IPA: /ˈæl.mə.nɚ/
Say it like: Alm-one-r
The correct spelling is almoner. One who distributes alms, especially the doles and alms of religious houses, almshouses
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Definition
noun
- 1.One who distributes alms, especially the doles and alms of religious houses, almshouses
- 2.One who dispenses alms for another, as the almoner of a prince, bishop
- 3.A title given to a royal officer charged with the duty of distributing alms or bounty on behalf of a monarch
- 4.A hospital official responsible for patient welfare and after-care.
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