Newgate
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; | VariousThe rioters liberated the prisoners confined in the prisons, and totally destroyed Newgate by fire.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellHe 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 GibbonAfter 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 GibbonSome 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
/ (ˈnjuːɡɪt, -ˌɡeɪt) /
a famous London prison, in use from the Middle Ages: demolished in 1902
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