almoner

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Synonyms: almner, aloner

Antonyms: almner, aloner

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. A person who [[distribute]]s [[alms]], especially the [[dole]]s and [[alms]] of [[religious]] [[house]]s, [[almshouse]]s.
2. A person who [[dispense]]s [[alms]] [[on behalf of]] another person.
3. A [[purse]] or [[pouch]]
4. {{lb|en|chiefly|British}} A [[hospital]] [[official]] [[responsible]] for [[patient]] [[welfare]] and [[aftercare]].

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