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Poorhouse

Poorhouse Meaning & Definition
Poorhouse Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Poorhouse?

[n] an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless

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See Also | establishment | workhouse

Poorhouse In Webster's Dictionary

\Poor"house`\, n. A dwelling for a number of paupers maintained at public expense; an almshouse; a workhouse.

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