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POOR-RATE
\pˈʊ͡əɹˈe͡ɪt], \pˈʊəɹˈeɪt], \p_ˈʊə_ɹ_ˈeɪ_t]\
Definitions of POOR-RATE
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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A
rate
or
tax
for
the
support
of
the
poor
.
1899
- The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons
n
.
An
assessment
for
the
relief
or
support
of
the
poor
.
1871
- The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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