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Webster 1913 Edition
Almoner
Al′mon-er
(ăl′mŭn-ẽr)
, Noun.
[OE.
aumener
, aulmener
, OF. almosnier
, aumosnier
, F. aumônier
, fr. OF. almosne
, alms, L. eleemosyna
. See Alms
.] 1.
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. Webster 1828 Edition
Almoner
AL'MONER
,Noun.
An officer whose duty is to distribute charity or alms. By the ancient canons, every monastery was to dispose of a tenth of its income in alms to the poor, and all bishops were obliged to keep an almoner. This title is sometimes given to a chaplain; as, the almoner of a ship or regiment.
The Lord Almoner, or Lord High Almoner, in England, is an ecclesiastical officer, generally a bishop, who has the forfeiture of al deodands, and the goods of self-murderers, which he is to distribute to the poor.
The Grand Almoner, in France, is the first ecclesiastical dignitary, and has the superintendence of hospitals.
Definition 2024
almoner
almoner
English
Noun
almoner (plural almoners)
- one who distributes alms, especially the doles and alms of religious houses, almshouses;
- one who dispenses alms for another, as the almoner of a prince, bishop
- a title given to a royal officer charged with the duty of distributing alms or bounty on behalf of a monarch
- A hospital official responsible for patient welfare and after-care.
Translations
person who distributes alms
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