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Detailed Synonyms for house of correction in English

house of correction:

house of correction [the ~] nom

  1. the house of correction
    the house of correction; the detention centre; the bridewell; the convict prison
  2. the house of correction
    – (formerly) a jail or other place of detention for persons convicted of minor offences 1
    the house of correction
    – (formerly) a jail or other place of detention for persons convicted of minor offences 1

house of correction

  1. house of correction

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Related Definitions for "house of correction":

  1. (formerly) a jail or other place of detention for persons convicted of minor offences1

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