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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.
[See Alms.]
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

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almoner (plural almoners)

  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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