poorhouse in Danish
poorhouse in Danish is fattighus — poorhouse means historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.
poorhouse in Danish
fattighus
A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.
What does "poorhouse" mean?
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noun Historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.
"Many families dreaded ending up in the poorhouse."
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poorhouse in a sentence
- Many families dreaded ending up in the poorhouse.
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What is "poorhouse" in Danish?
"poorhouse" in Danish is fattighus. poorhouse means: Historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.
How do you use "poorhouse" in a sentence?
Example: "Many families dreaded ending up in the poorhouse." In Danish, "poorhouse" is fattighus.
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