SPEENHAMLAND

Meaning of SPEENHAMLAND in English

Speenhamland BrE AmE ˈspiːn əm lænd

Longman Pronunciation English Dictionary. Английский словарь произношений Longman. 2012

SPEENHAMLAND SYSTEM — (ˈ)spēn|hamlənd- noun Usage: usually capitalized 1st S Etymology: from Speenhamland, England, where it was first used : a system of …
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SPEENHAMLAND SYSTEM — practice of economic relief for the poor that was adopted over much of England following a decision by local magistrates …
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POOR LAW — in British history, body of laws undertaking to provide relief for the poor, developed in 16th-century England and maintained, with …
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NEWBURY — town, West Berkshire unitary authority, historic county of Berkshire, England. The town lies along the River Kennet, on the Kennet …
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