Poorhouse
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A dwelling for a number of paupers maintained at publicexpense; an almshouse; a workhouse.
Poorhouse meaning & definition 1 of Poorhouse.
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Was actually an early form of the homeless shelter, but is now mostly just used while joking.
Poorhouse meaning & definition 2 of Poorhouse.
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An institution where paupers were maintained with public funds.
Poorhouse meaning & definition 3 of Poorhouse.