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pogey

Pronunciation: /ˈpəʊɡi/

The English word “pogey” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc.
  2. Government financial assistance, particularly employment insurance.

Etymology

1891, meaning "poorhouse", possibly from British hobo slang. 1954 assistance.

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