pogey

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

bastile

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

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