Определение food stamp в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь
A stamp or similar paper document (e.g. coupon) issued to be exchanged in shops or storage facilities for food, or (by extension) for other essential provisions, notably in a rationing system or as a non-financial form of welfare benefit
The authorities claim they turned from unemployment checks to food stamps to avoid alcoholists wasting their families' allowances in pubs.
In the United States, food stamps are official vouchers that are given to people with low incomes to be exchanged for food. A stamp or coupon, issued by the government to persons with low incomes, that can be redeemed for food at stores. food coupon an official piece of paper that the US government gives to poor people so they can buy food
[ 'füd ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English fode, from Old English fOda; akin to Old High German fuotar food, fodder, Latin panis bread, pascere to feed.