Meaning of casual ward | Babel Free
Definitions
The section of a workhouse where tramps and itinerants could be accommodated for one night.
Examples
“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.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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