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单词 pauperdom
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pauperdomn.

Brit. /ˈpɔːpədəm/, U.S. /ˈpɔpərd(ə)m/, /ˈpɑpərd(ə)m/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pauper n., -dom suffix.
Etymology: < pauper n. + -dom suffix. Compare earlier pauperage n., pauperism n.
The realm of paupers, paupers collectively. Also: the condition of being a pauper; destitution; extreme poverty.
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the mind > possession > poverty > [noun] > poverty with dependence on public relief
pauperism1807
tax-eating1817
poorhouse1821
pauperage1831
pauperdom1833
1833 Kentish Gaz. 9 Apr. 2/5 We are glad to find that Lord Forbes and Mr. Lefroy have, by the decision of the Committee on the Longford County Election, been declared duly elected, and have succeeded in throwing out the nominees of the pauperdom and priestdom of the county.
1854 N.Y. Daily-Times 28 Aug. 3/2 Its object is to provide an abode, not only for the emigrant poor of the Roman Catholic sect (though they do include four fifths of Pauperdom,) but for the emigrant poor of all and every sect and of no sect.
1870 Contemp. Rev. 14 491 Its duties towards pauperdom and those on the verge of pauperdom.
1882 Leisure Hour July 424/2 The rules under which their pauperdom places them.
1909 Daily Chron. 19 Feb. 4/4 The old men, if they are not too proud, and if they do not prefer to hide their pauperdom from outside eyes, give a few words of thanks for the gifts.
1989 TV Scene (Brisbane) 8 Oct. 3/2 Neighbours star Stefan Dennis has revealed that the show saved him from pauperdom.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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