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Definition of bridewell in English: bridewellnoun ˈbrʌɪdw(ə)l archaic A prison or reform school for petty offenders. 〈古〉拘留所；感化院，教养所 Example sentencesExamples - In many gaols, and in most bridewells, there is no allowance of bedding or straw for prisoners to sleep on.
- In the 17th century, bridewells and reformatory institutions started to appear.
- With the advent of bridewells, convicts begin to inhabit separate punitive institutions for the first time.
- They were hauled off to the barracks, spent the night in the bridewell, and the next day were convicted.
- The new Board assumed responsibility for 38 local county prisons, 96 bridewells and four convict prisons.
Synonyms prison, penal institution, place of detention, lock-up, place of confinement, guardhouse, correctional facility, detention centre
OriginMid 16th century: named after St Bride's Well in the City of London, near which such a building stood. Definition of bridewell in US English: bridewellnoun archaic A prison for petty offenders such as a reform school. Example sentencesExamples - They were hauled off to the barracks, spent the night in the bridewell, and the next day were convicted.
- In the 17th century, bridewells and reformatory institutions started to appear.
- With the advent of bridewells, convicts begin to inhabit separate punitive institutions for the first time.
- The new Board assumed responsibility for 38 local county prisons, 96 bridewells and four convict prisons.
- In many gaols, and in most bridewells, there is no allowance of bedding or straw for prisoners to sleep on.
Synonyms prison, penal institution, place of detention, lock-up, place of confinement, guardhouse, correctional facility, detention centre
OriginMid 16th century: named after St Bride's Well in the City of London, near which such a building stood. |