Ancient Hospital for Those With Contagious Diseases

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Question is: Ancient Hospital for Those With Contagious Diseases

and the answer is: SPITAL

Word Meaning:

SPITAL — (historical) A charitable house to receive and care for sick people, later distinguished from a hospital as being especially for those of a low class or meagre financial means.

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