The action of relieve, v. (in various senses); an instance of this.
| 单词 | θ155805 |
| 释义 | society > society and the community > social attitudes > philanthropy > [noun] > poor-relief (23) relieving1389 The action of relieve, v. (in various senses); an instance of this. relief1438 Aid, help, or assistance given to a person or persons in a state of poverty or need; spec. (formerly) assistance given to the poor from funds… poor relief1698 legal charity1818 relief dispensed under the Poor Laws; charity given to the poor by law. poor-work1854 work done to make clothes, etc., for the poor. Subcategories:— given outside workhouse, institution, etc. (1) — systems of (4) — list of recipients of (3) — committee charged with care of poor (1) — one who aids poor irregularly (3) — workhouse for poor (5) — farm for poor (1) |
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