almswoman
[ahmz-woom-uhn]
/ ˈɑmzˌwʊm ən /
NOUN
beggar
Synonyms
WEAK
Example Sentences
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"But, sir," says one poor woman, "I am a poor almswoman, and am kept by the parish; and your bills say you give the poor your help for nothing."
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
