bridewell
bridewell · bridewells
A small prison, or a police station that has cellsA small prison, or a police station that has cells.
Meaning
1 senses(Ireland, capitalized, dated, sometimes)A small prison, or a police station that has cells.
Origin
From Bridewell (named after a well dedicated to St Bride), an area of London that once hadFrom Bridewell (named after a well dedicated to St Bride), an area of London that once had a "house of correction".
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Forms
plural: bridewells| Singular | bridewell |
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