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workhouse

/'wɜrk,haʊs/

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noun
a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months
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poky slammer gaol clink jail jailhouse pokey
noun
a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor
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poorhouse

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