Associations to the word «Poorhouse»

Wiktionary

POORHOUSE, noun. A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged
POORHOUSE, noun. A workhouse

Dictionary definition

POORHOUSE, noun. An establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless.

Wise words

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