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Almshouses

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Definition: Privately endowed or public charities or institutions receiving and supporting the aged or infirm poor. They sometimes functioned as centers of health care before the establishment of formal hospitals. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed & Dr. James H. Cassedy, NLM History of Medicine Division)  in hist contexts only; check hist tags    Other names Poorhouse; Almshouse; Poorhouses

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