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A dwelling for a number of paupers maintained at public expense; an almshouse; a workhouse.

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  1. n. A dwelling for a number of paupers maintained at public expense; an almshouse; a workhouse.
  2. n. an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
  3. A dwelling for a number of paupers maintained at public expense; an almshouse; a workhouse.
  4. A dwelling for a number of paupers maintained at publicexpense; an almshouse; a workhouse.
  5. n:100 n. an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless