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a public institution in which the destitute of a parish received board and lodging in return for work
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During the Victorian era, many impoverished individuals were forced to seek refuge in the workhouse.
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My great-grandmother used to tell stories about how tough life was in the workhouse.
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I heard that place is like a total workhouse, you'll be working non-stop!
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Being stuck in this dead-end job feels like being trapped in a workhouse.