pogey

Εννοια (Αγγλικός)

1. (countable, historical, usually) A poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc.
2. (Canada, often, slang, uncountable, usually) Government financial assistance, particularly employment insurance.

Συνώνυμα

pogy

bastille

cage

pogie

limbo

bastile

bagnio

jail

prison

dole

gaol

Προφέρεται ως (IPA)

/ˈpəʊɡi/

Ετυμολογία (Αγγλικός)

1891, meaning "poorhouse", possibly from British hobo slang. 1954 assistance.