Definition of Bridewell

1. 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.

Definition of Bridewell

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bridewell

bride's bonnet
bride-gift
bride-to-be
bridecake
brided
bridegroom
bridegroom
bridegrooms
brideman
bridemen
brides
bridesmaid
bridesmaid
bridesmaids
bridesman
bridewell (current term)
bridewells
bride price
bridge
bridge
bridgeable
bridgeboard
bridged
bridged-T
bridged compounds
bridgehead
bridgehead
bridgeheads
bridgeless
Bridgeport

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