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121Poor, Care of, by the Church — • The care of the poor is a branch of charity, which is the exercise of mercy toward one s fellowman rooted in the love of God Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …
122Poor Child Jesus, Sisters of the — • A congregation founded at Aachen in 1844 for the support and education of poor, orphan, and destitute children Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …
123poor box — poor′ box n. cvb a box, esp. in a church, into which contributions for the poor can be dropped • Etymology: 1615–25 …
124poor law — poor′ law n. a law or system of laws providing for the relief or support of the poor at public expense • Etymology: 1745–55 …
125poor relation — ► poor relation a person or thing that is considered inferior to others of the same type. Main Entry: ↑poor …
126poor box — n. a box, as in a church, for alms for the poor …
127poor laws — n. Eng. History laws that provide for public relief and assistance for the poor …
128poor-John — poor Johnˈ noun (Shakespeare) Salt hake • • • Main Entry: ↑poor …