Phrase Hound found 9 phrases and 31 compound words that contain alms. The most common are listed below. Open alms in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 9
- alms-houseAlternative spelling of almshouse: A building of residence for the poor, sick or elderly of a parish. Originally founded by the Church, and usually funded by charitable donations.
- alms-deedAlternative form of almsdeed: The giving of alms; an act of charity, a good work.
- plough-almsAlms levied on ploughs (often on those used between certain dates) or ploughlands.
- alms-deedsplural of alms-deed: The giving of alms; an act of charity, a good work.
- alms-feeAn annual tax of one penny on every hearth, collected in England and Ireland and sent to Rome, from the beginning of the tenth century until it was abolished by Henry VIII.
- alms-feesplural of alms-fee: An annual tax of one penny on every hearth, collected in England and Ireland and sent to Rome, from the beginning of the tenth century until it was abolished by Henry VIII.
- alms-housesplural of alms-house: A building of residence for the poor, sick or elderly of a parish. Originally founded by the Church, and usually funded by charitable donations.
- alms-folkAlternative form of almsfolk: Persons supported by alms; almsmen.
- alms-folksAlternative form of almsfolks: Persons supported by alms; almsmen.
Compound words 31
- almshouseA building of residence for the poor, sick or elderly of a parish. Originally founded by the Church, and usually funded by charitable donations.
- almsgivingThe act of voluntarily giving alms, of making donations to the poor, charity.
- almsgiverA giver of alms.
- almslessNot having any alms; impoverished.
- almsdeedThe giving of alms; an act of charity, a good work.
- almspersonA person who receives charitable assistance, especially at an almshouse.
- almsfulLikely to give alms; charitable.
- almsfolkPersons supported by alms; almsmen.
- unalmsedNot having received alms.
- almsmanOne who depends on the receipt of alms, a beggar.