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Almoner :: Almoner (n.) One who distributes alms, esp. the doles and alms of religious houses, almshouses, etc.; also, one who dispenses alms for another, as the almoner of a prince, bishop, etc..

Almonership :: Almonership (n.) The office of an almoner.

Deodand :: Deodand (n.) A personal chattel which had caused the death of a person, and for that reason was given to God, that is, forfeited to the crown, to be applied to pious uses, and distributed in alms by the high almoner. Thus, if a cart ran over a man and killed him, it was forfeited as a deodand..

Subalpine :: Subalmoner (n.) An under almoner.

Almner :: Almner (n.) An almoner.

Almonry :: Almonry (n.) The place where an almoner resides, or where alms are distributed..

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