bridewell的意思

bridewell

基本解释

n. 拘留所，感化院

英文词源

bridewell (n.): "prison," 1550s, from Bridewell, house of correction in London, originally a royal lodging (given by Edward VI for a hospital, later converted to a prison) near Bride's Well, short for St. Bridget's Well.

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