out-relief

[ out-ri-leef ]

noun

, British.

1. public relief administered to people residing in a poorhouse or similar institution.

out-relief

noun

1. English history money given to poor people not living in a workhouse Also calledoutdoor relief

Word History and Origins

Origin of out-relief¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

I will write to the Guardians to ask if they will allow you out-relief, but I fear they will say you are too destitute!'

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The Guardians wouldn't give me the little bit of out-relief I asked for—four shillings would have done us nicely.

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When the Board are disposing of the out-relief cases, it is by this knowledge the Board are guided.

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There is also an art of bringing out relief by an accompaniment, like the two images of the stereoscope.

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Failing that, out-relief has a tendency to perpetuate sweating.

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