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unhouseled


Meanings
  • adjective

    Without a home or shelter


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unhouseled
Etymology
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From the Old English word 'huseleas' meaning 'without a house'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'unhouseled' was used in the 19th century to describe sailors who were not part of a ship's crew and lived on the streets when their ships were not in port.

  2. In some parts of the world, 'unhouseled' is used interchangeably with the term 'homeless'


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  1. homeless: A person who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence

  2. houseless: A synonym for 'unhouseled'


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In literature, 'unhouseled' is often used metaphorically to describe someone who is without a sense of belonging or is feeling lost. In music, there is a song titled 'Unhouseled' by the band 'The Cranberries' that explores themes of homelessness and isolation.

How to Memorize "unhouseled"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or an animal living on the streets with no shelter or home

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'unhouseled' with the feeling of being lost or without a sense of belonging

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Unhouseled means no home, no shelter, no place to roam'


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