HOOSEGOW


Meaning of HOOSEGOW in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' hüs- ˌ gau ̇

Function: noun

Etymology: Spanish juzgado panel of judges, courtroom, from past participle of juzgar to judge, from Latin judicare ― more at JUDGE

Date: 1909

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