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come upon the parish

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

To have one's living supported by charity from a parish.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

Examples

  • 1776, Adam Smith, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, Volume 1, 1809, Mundell, Doig, and Stevenson, page 187, They generally, therefore, choose to come upon the parish.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: come upon the town

Antonyms: none provided

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