Definitions

1. noun

an alme is a unit of measurement for length, especially in medieval England, equal to about 1/4 of a foot

“The old document specified the building’s dimensions in almes.”

2. noun

an alme can also refer to a small amount of something, especially food or drink

“She gave him an alme of bread to eat on the way.”

3. verb

to alme something means to give someone a small amount of it, especially food or drink

“He almed the traveler with some water from his canteen.”