[public school] n (1580) 1: an endowed secondary boarding school in Great Britain offering a classical curriculum and preparation for the universities or public service
2: a free tax-supported school controlled by a local governmental authority
[public school] n (1580) 1: an endowed secondary boarding school in Great Britain offering a classical curriculum and preparation for the universities or public service
2: a free tax-supported school controlled by a local governmental authority
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012