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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