vaivaistalo — meaning in English

English meaning

• poorhouse noun Historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.
• workhouse noun Historically, an institution where poor people were housed and required to work in exchange for food and shelter.

Senses

vaivaistalo is used for these senses in English:

• poorhouse A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.
• workhouse (US) A prison in which the sentence includes manual labour.

workhouse — full definition

1. noun Historically, an institution where poor people were housed and required to work in exchange for food and shelter.
2. noun A prison where inmates are required to perform manual labor as part of their sentence.

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