Bridewell and Gaol

Bridewell noun - A place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody.

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

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).

Bridewell and gaol are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Bridewell" with "Gaol", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: gaoler, gaoled