bridewell
a prison.
Origin of bridewell
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How to use bridewell in a sentence
bridewell, the name of the famous prison, also came from the name of a well dedicated to St. Bride.
Stories That Words Tell Us | Elizabeth O'NeillTh' coort wud give him a letther of inthroduction to th' bridewell an' he cud stay there f'r two hundhred days.
Mr. Dooley Says | Finley DunneForty or fifty night-walkers were sent every week to bridewell, and numbers were induced to emigrate to the colonies.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology | Robert E. ParkHe underwent an examination; but, refusing to make any confession, he was sent to Tothill-fields bridewell.
The Chronicles of Crime or The New Newgate Calendar. v. 1/2 | Camden PelhamHe was immediately conveyed to Tothill-fields bridewell, where he remained till he was again sent out of the country.
The Chronicles of Crime or The New Newgate Calendar. v. 1/2 | Camden Pelham
British Dictionary definitions for bridewell
/ (ˈbraɪdˌwɛl, -wəl) /
a house of correction; jail, esp for minor offences
Origin of bridewell
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