'Poorhouse' definitions:

Definition of 'poorhouse'

(from WordNet)
noun
An establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless

Definition of 'Poorhouse'

From: GCIDE
  • Poorhouse \Poor"house`\, n. A dwelling for a number of paupers maintained at public expense; an almshouse; a workhouse. [1913 Webster]