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Definition of Workhouse
1. Noun. A poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor.
Generic synonyms: Poorhouse
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
2. Noun. A county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months.
Definition of Workhouse
1. n. A house where any manufacture is carried on; a workshop.
2. n. A house where any manufacture is carried on; a workshop.
Definition of Workhouse
1. Noun. (British) formerly, an institution for the poor homeless, funded by the local parish where the able-bodied were required to work ¹
2. Noun. (American English) a prison in which the sentence includes manual labour ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Workhouse
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