| E. Cobham Brewer 18101897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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Alms-house men; so called because they wear some special dress, or other badge, to indicate that they belong to a particular foundation. | 1 |
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| He quits the gay and rich, the young and free, |
| Among the badge-men with a badge to be. | |
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