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poor farm
noun
- a farm maintained at public expense for the housing and support of paupers.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of poor farm1
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
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Example Sentences
Every exertion was necessary to make the poor farm pay for the extra hand employed.
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As we returned through a field to the city from the poor farm where I had held a service, I said to the sister, "I am so hungry."
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He went with all paupers to the Poor Farm, and never missed a town meeting.
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So the good man spent the morning at Cyrus Poor Farm, and enjoyed himself extremely.
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Well, if you're all ready to start for the poor-farm, come along.
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