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workhouse

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: workhouse

1
 n
a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor
2
 n
a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: workhouse
1

n a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor

Type of:
poorhouse
an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
2

n a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months

Type of:
clink, gaol, jail, jailhouse, pokey, poky, slammer
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
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