Speenhamland system en · PROPN
Etymology
Named after a 1795 meeting in Speenhamland, Berkshire, where local magistrates devised the system.
Meanings
- (historical) A form of outdoor relief intended to mitigate rural poverty in England and Wales around the beginning of the 19th century.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Speenhamland system | canonical | lexicographic |