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

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
Buddha