Uk English Meaning of bridewell
bridewell
Other Uk English words related to bridewell
- jail
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Definitions and Meaning of bridewell in English
bridewell (n.)
A house of correction for the confinement of disorderly persons; -- so called from a hospital built in 1553 near St. Bride's (or Bridget's) well, in London, which was subsequently a penal workhouse.
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bridewell
A house of correction for the confinement of disorderly persons; -- so called from a hospital built in 1553 near St. Bride's (or Bridget's) well, in London, whi
jail,Prison,prison,Bastille,big house,brig,cage,Jail,clink,cooler
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bride-to-be => bride-to-be, bridestake => bride steal, bridesmen => groomsman, bridesman => Groomsman, best man, bridesmaid => Bridesmaid,
