casual ward en · NOUN
Meanings
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(historical) The section of a workhouse where itinerants and tramps could be accommodated for one night.
1931, Eric Blair (the real name of George Orwell), "Hop-picking" in The New Statesman of 17th October 1931. It is no wonder that itinerant agricultural workers travel on the toby and sleep in casual wards between jobs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| casual wards | Number=Plur | lexicographic |