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almoshomme (1420-21)
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almoshomme (1420-21)

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almosehomme  
  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  almsman n.  MED:  almes(se-man n.  DMLBS: ∅
ls(loanword: compound with M.E.)
le

s.

occupationalmsman, beadsman, one who is endowed to pray for the soul of a benefactor: 
( 1420-21 )  Item paié pur prestres et almos hommez e seconde quarter jour - .xvj. li. […] Item paié pur la beryeng de Hastenges almose homme - .iij. s. .x. d.  Mch Tayl Accs1 8 Henry V

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