out-relief

noun

Cash or other aid given to the poor without their having to stay in the poorhouse.

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Meanings

nounout-relief (uncountable)

alternative outrelief

  1. historicaluncountableCash or other aid given to the poor without their having to stay in the poorhouse.
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