Associations to the word «Pesthouse»

Wiktionary

PESTHOUSE, noun. An establishment which provides shelter and/or care to sufferers of pestilence or other contagious infections

Dictionary definition

PESTHOUSE, noun. Hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy).

Wise words

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