poorhouse in German
poorhouse in German is Armenhaus — poorhouse means historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.
poorhouse in German
Armenhaus
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 German?
"poorhouse" in German is Armenhaus. 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 German, "poorhouse" is Armenhaus.
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