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A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
One so poor that he must be supported at the public expense. The statutes of the several states make ainple provisions for the support of the poor. It is not within the plan of this work to give even an abstract of such extensive legislation.
Vide 16 Vin. Ab. 259; Botts on the Poor Laws; Woodf. L. & T. 201.