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Meaning of casual ward | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The section of a workhouse where tramps and itinerants could be accommodated for one night.

historical

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.

See also

casual water casualisation casualism casualist casuality casualization