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poorhouse in French

poorhouse in French is hospice — poorhouse means historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.

poorhouse in French

hospice
noun
A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.

What does "poorhouse" mean?

  1. 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 French?
"poorhouse" in French is hospice. 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 French, "poorhouse" is hospice.
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