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单词 workhouse test
释义

workhouse test

now historical
noun
The restriction of poor relief to inmates of parish workhouses, considered as a means of ensuring that only those in genuine need would apply for relief.
  • Particularly associated with the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834; see note at Poor Law..

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Bury & Norwich Post.

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