almoner

  1. Noun.  one who distributes alms, especially the doles and alms of religious houses, almshouses;.
  2. Noun.  one who dispenses alms for another, as the almoner of a prince, bishop.
  3. Noun.  a title given to a royal officer charged with the duty of distributing alms or bounty on behalf of a monarch.

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