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Meaning of POORHOUSE

Pronunciation:  'pûuhaûs

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [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

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Poor"house`\, n.
A dwelling for a number of paupers maintained at public
expense; an almshouse; a workhouse.
 
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