hospice
Definitions of hospice
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a lodging for travelers (especially one kept by a monastic order)
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an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homelesstype of:établissementa public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence
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