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BRIDEWELL

\bɹˈa͡ɪdwɛl], \bɹˈa‍ɪdwɛl], \b_ɹ_ˈaɪ_d_w_ɛ_l]\

Definitions of BRIDEWELL

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
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A house of correction.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

n. A house of correctionâ€”so called from a hospital near St. Bride's or Bridget's well, in London, subsequently turned into a work-house.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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