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Definition of model lodging house in English:

model lodging house

noun

Scottish

  • Any of a number of lodging houses established 1840–5 by various philanthropists, and placed under certain regulations intended to secure the comfort and orderly conduct of the residents; later in extended use, applied to other lodging houses regardless of standard.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Illustrated London News.