WORKHOUSE


Meaning of WORKHOUSE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈwə:khaus ]

n. 1 Brit. hist. a public institution in which the destitute of a parish received board and lodging in return for work done. 2 US a house of correction for petty offenders.

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.