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What does the word poorhouse mean?

Part of speech: noun

A public establishment for the care of paupers.

Usage examples for poorhouse

" And I guess I'd better go back to the poorhouse and get a meal," said Tom. – Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Big Woods by Laura Lee Hope
He's keeper of the town poorhouse. – Cap'n Warren's Wards by Joseph C. Lincoln

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