Workhouse

Language: English
Pronunciation: work-house
Part of Speech: noun

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An institution for the poor homeless, funded by the local parish where the able-bodied were required to work. Wp

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"a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor"

"a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months"

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