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Alms-House

Defined in 1 dictionary — Anderson (1889)

A Dictionary of Law

William C. Anderson · 1889

A house appropriated to the use of the poor.^ Within the meaning of an act exempting property from taxation, will include a house used solely for the " purpose of affording pecuniary and other relief to persons of Swiss origin in need of assistance." ■