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poorhouses

The correct spelling is poorhouses.

How to pronounce poorhouses

noun

Say it like: Poo-rho-wse-s

The correct spelling is poorhouses. A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.
  2. 2.A workhouse.

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