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bridewell

American

[brahyd-wel, -wuhl] / ˈbraɪdˌwɛl, -wəl /

noun

British.

a prison.

bridewell British

/ -wəl, ˈbraɪdˌwɛl /

noun

a house of correction; jail, esp for minor offences

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Etymology

Origin of bridewell

First recorded in 1545–55; after a prison that formerly stood near the church of St. Bride in London

Example Sentences

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Ryan Roberts, 25, from Easton in the city was part of a protest outside Bridewell police station on 21 March.

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They were part of a group which gathered outside Bridewell Police Station in Bristol on 21 March.

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The head of UK-based cyber-security consultancy Bridewell Consulting, James Smith, said a risk remained for companies and organisations even if a ransom was paid.

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About 500 people marched on Bridewell Police Station, police vehicles were set alight and officers were injured.

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Fireworks were set off in the crowd, while demonstrators scaled Bridewell Police Station and daubed graffiti on walls.

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