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bridewell

noun

Meaning

  1. A small prison, or a police station that has cells.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

borstal(English)borstal training(English)holding cell(English)watchhouse(English)cell block(English)bailey(English)house of correction(English)cellhouse(English)newgate(English)gaol(English)garda(English)alexa(English)

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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