Definition of bettering house in English:

bettering house

noun

historical

Any of various establishments dedicated to improving the health, behaviour, or morals of its occupants, as a reformatory, workhouse, almshouse, etc.

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in George Berkeley (1685–1753), Church of Ireland bishop of Cloyne and philosopher.

noun

historical

Any of various establishments dedicated to improving the health, behaviour, or morals of its occupants, as a reformatory, workhouse, almshouse, etc.

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in George Berkeley (1685–1753), Church of Ireland bishop of Cloyne and philosopher.

单词	bettering house
释义	Definition of bettering house in English: bettering house noun historical Any of various establishments dedicated to improving the health, behaviour, or morals of its occupants, as a reformatory, workhouse, almshouse, etc. Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in George Berkeley (1685–1753), Church of Ireland bishop of Cloyne and philosopher. Definition of bettering house in US English: bettering house noun historical Any of various establishments dedicated to improving the health, behaviour, or morals of its occupants, as a reformatory, workhouse, almshouse, etc. Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in George Berkeley (1685–1753), Church of Ireland bishop of Cloyne and philosopher.
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