Bridewell

[braidwәl]

Definition

(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.

Checked by Darren

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Prison, jail, penitentiary, workhouse, house of correction.

Typist: Serena

Definition

n. a house of correction: a gaol.

Checker: Louie