Poorhouse (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural poor·hous·es [poor-hou-ziz]. /ˈpʊərˌhaʊ zɪz/.
  1. (formerly) an institution in which paupers were maintained at public expense.
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  1. (formerly) a publicly maintained institution offering accommodation to the poor
Poorhouse (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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