Uk English Meaning of workhouse

workhouse

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Definitions and Meaning of workhouse in English

Wordnet

workhouse (n)

a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor

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

Webster

workhouse (n.)

A house where any manufacture is carried on; a workshop.

A house in which idle and vicious persons are confined to labor.

A house where the town poor are maintained at public expense, and provided with labor; a poorhouse.

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workhouse

a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor, a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 monthsA house where any manufacture is carrie

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workhorse => Workhorse, workful => industrious, workforce => workforce, workfolk => workmates, workflow => Workflow,