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poor laws

poor laws is the plural of poor law.

Meaning of poor law

Noun

poor law (plural poor laws)

  1. (historical) A law providing for the support of paupers at the public expense.

Questions about poor laws

What is poor laws the plural of?
Poor laws is the plural of poor law.

Words near poor laws in the dictionary

  1. Poor Ladies
  2. Poor Lady
  3. poor law
  4. poor law union
  5. poor law unions
  6. poor laws
  7. poor little meow meow
  8. poor little meow meows
  9. poor little rich boy
  10. poor little rich boys
  11. poor little rich girl

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