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Definition of Pogey
1. Noun. Money received from the state.
Exact synonyms: Dole, Pogy
Generic synonyms: Public Assistance, Social Welfare, Welfare
Geographical relationships: Canada, Canada
Generic synonyms: Public Assistance, Social Welfare, Welfare
Geographical relationships: Canada, Canada
Definition of Pogey
1. Noun. (chiefly historical countable) A poorhouse, workhouse, welfare office, charity hostel, etc. ¹
2. Noun. (Canada slang uncountable often with ''the'') Government financial assistance, particularly employment insurance. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pogey
1. any form of government relief [n -GEYS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pogey
Literary usage of Pogey
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Report by Maine. Forest Commissioner (1904)
"The part of the fire which reached the southern portion of Township 5, Range 9,
was apparently traveling eastward along the north slope of pogey range, ..."
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