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poorhouse
poor·house P0443400 (po͝or′hous′)n. Derogatory An establishment maintained at public expense as housing for the homeless.poorhouse (ˈpʊəˌhaʊs; ˈpɔː-) n (Historical Terms) (formerly) a publicly maintained institution offering accommodation to the poorpoor•house (ˈpʊərˌhaʊs)
n., pl. -hous•es (-ˌhaʊ zɪz) (formerly) an institution for paupers maintained at public expense. [1735–45] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | poorhouse - an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homelessestablishment - a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residenceworkhouse - a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor |
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poorhouse
in the poorhouse1. dated Literally, living in a publicly-maintained institution for those who are poor. People don't live in the poorhouse today—this isn't Dickensian England.2. By extension, having no money. Usually used hyperbolically. With a mortgage payment that high, you guys will end up in the poorhouse!See also: poorhousebe in the poorhouse1. dated Literally, to live in a publicly-maintained institution for those who are poor. People aren't actually in the poorhouse anymore—this isn't Dickensian England.2. By extension, to have no money. Usually used hyperbolically. With a mortgage payment that high, you guys will be in the poorhouse!See also: poorhouseend up in the poorhouse1. dated Literally, to begin living in a publicly-maintained institution for those who are poor. People don't actually end up in the poorhouse anymore—this isn't Dickensian England.2. By extension, to have no money. Usually used hyperbolically. With a mortgage payment that high, you guys will end up in the poorhouse!See also: end, poorhouse, up*in the poorhouse 1. Lit. in a (historical) communal dwelling for impoverished persons. (*Typically: live ~; end up ~.) He couldn't pay his debts and had to live in the poorhouse. 2. Fig. in a state of poverty. (*Typically: live ~; end up ~.) If I lose my job, we'll end up in the poorhouse.See also: poorhousepoorhouse
poorhouse (formerly) a publicly maintained institution offering accommodation to the poor poorhouseA building, often supported by a community or by a religious organization, that provide housing and minimal services for the indigent; also See almshouse and bettering house.poorhouse
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