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hoosegow

Syllabification: (hoose·gow)
Pronunciation: /ˈho͞osˌgou/

Definition of hoosegow

noun

informal
  • a prison.

Origin:

early 20th century: via Latin American Spanish from Spanish juzgado 'tribunal', from Latin judicatum 'something judged', neuter past participle of judicare

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Definition of hoosegow in the British & World English dictionary