TOLBOOTH


Meaning of TOLBOOTH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtō(l)-ˌbüth, ˈtäl-, ˈtȯl- ]

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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