poor farm
noun
a farm maintained at public expense for the housing and support of paupers.
Origin of poor farm
1An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Words Nearby poor farm
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How to use poor farm in a sentence
Every exertion was necessary to make the poor farm pay for the extra hand employed.
The World Before Them | Susanna MoodieAs 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."
Prisons and Prayer: Or a Labor of Love | Elizabeth Ryder WheatonHe went with all paupers to the poor farm, and never missed a town meeting.
The Village Watch-Tower | (AKA Kate Douglas Riggs) Kate Douglas WigginSo the good man spent the morning at Cyrus poor farm, and enjoyed himself extremely.
Pippin; A Wandering Flame | Laura E. RichardsWell, if you're all ready to start for the poor-farm, come along.
The Skipper and the Skipped | Holman Day
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