As nouns the difference between almsman and pauper
is that almsman is (obsolete) one who depends on the receipt of alms, a beggar while pauper is one who is extremely poor.
almsman
English
Noun
(almsmen)
(obsolete) One who depends on the receipt of alms, a beggar.
pauper
English
Noun
(
en noun)
One who is extremely poor.
One living on or eligible for public charity.
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