pogey

(Tiếng Anh)

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

Phát âm là (IPA)

/ˈpəʊɡi/

Từ nguyên (Tiếng Anh)

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

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pogy

bastille

cage

pogie

limbo

bastile

bagnio

jail

prison

dole

gaol