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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Almon, n. [ME. almoyn (c 1330), OF. almone, almosne; see Almous.] Alms. Almon dede = Almous dede. —a1400 Leg. S. xxii. 240.
Sic men [he] socht, & gaf thame almon Ib. xxvii. 102.
In almon ded & oracione