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poor·house (p

hous

)

An establishment maintained at public expense as housing for the homeless.

poorhouse [ˈpʊəˌhaʊs ˈpɔː-]

(Historical Terms) (formerly) a publicly maintained institution offering accommodation to the poor

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Noun

poorhouse - an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless

establishment - a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence

workhouse - a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor

Translations

poorhouse [ˈpʊəhaʊs] N (poorhouses (pl)) [ˈpʊəhaʊzɪz] → asilo m de los pobres

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poorhouse (redirected from Poor house)

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