Poorhouse
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Poorhouse is a noun meaning A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.
Meaning
A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.
More Meanings
- A workhouse.
Word Forms
- poorhouses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hospice, workhouse, unemployment, house, almshouse, bedehouse.
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