LEPER HOSPITAL
A hospital where people with leprosy are cared for. During the medieval period, this usually comprised a church and separate accommodation for lepers.
Leper House (Non-Preferred)
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Related Terms
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ALMSHOUSE | A privately funded building providing accommodation for the poor. |
LEPER COLONY | Buildings used by a community of people with leprosy, living in isolation from nearby towns and villages. |