bridewell
Syllabification: (bride·well)
Pronunciation: /ˈbrīdˌwel, -wəl/
Definition of bridewell
noun
Origin:
mid 16th century: named after St. Bride's Well in the City of London, near which such a building stood
mid 16th century: named after St. Bride's Well in the City of London, near which such a building stood
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