Borstal and Gaol

Borstal noun - Formerly a British reform school for youths considered too young to send to prison.

Gaol and borstal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gaol" instead a noun "Borstal".

Gaol noun - A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence).

Borstal and gaol are semantically related. You can use "Borstal" instead a noun "Gaol".

Nearby Words: gaoler, gaoled