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1891, meaning "poorhouse", possibly from British hobo slang. 1954 assistance.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
pogey
Today it means: A poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc. Full definition →
Today it means: A poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc. Full definition →
1891, meaning "poorhouse", possibly from British hobo slang. 1954 assistance.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.