Newgate

[ noo-geyt, -git, nyoo- ]

/ ˈnuˌgeɪt, -gɪt, ˈnyu- /

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noun

a prison in London, England: torn down 1902.

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How to use Newgate in a sentence

A beau highwayman and a miserable chimney sweeper were to be hanged together at Newgate for their respective deserts.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
The rioters liberated the prisoners confined in the prisons, and totally destroyed Newgate by fire.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
He gave me a long account of his Coventry affairs, and of the commitment of the sheriffs to Newgate.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon
After a hearing before the House, the sheriffs of Coventry were committed to Newgate, and a new election ordered.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon

Some of the women made their escape, twenty-two were committed to Newgate, who continued in prison seven weeks.
Fox's Book of Martyrs|John Foxe

British Dictionary definitions for Newgate

Newgate

/ (ˈnjuːɡɪt, -ˌɡeɪt) /

noun

a famous London prison, in use from the Middle Ages: demolished in 1902

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