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almsman

Almsman (noun) means one who depends on the receipt of alms, a beggar.

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One who depends on the receipt of alms, a beggar.
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Etymology

From Middle English allmsman, almosman, almesmann, from Old English almesmann, equivalent to alms + man.

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"almsman" (noun) means one who depends on the receipt of alms, a beggar.

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