TOLBOOTH


Meaning of TOLBOOTH in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' t ō (l)- ˌ büth, ' täl-, ' to ̇ l-

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English tolbothe, tollbothe tollbooth, town hall, jail

Date: 15th century

1 Scottish : a town or market hall

2 Scottish : JAIL , PRISON

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