• A dwelling for a number of paupers maintained at publicexpense; an almshouse; a workhouse.


    Poorhouse meaning & definition 1 of Poorhouse.


  • Was actually an early form of the homeless shelter, but is now mostly just used while joking.

    Poorhouse meaning & definition 2 of Poorhouse.


  • An institution where paupers were maintained with public funds.

    Poorhouse meaning & definition 3 of Poorhouse.

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