HOOSEGOW


Meaning of HOOSEGOW in English

noun

also hoos·gow ˈhüsˌgau̇

( -s )

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

slang : jail , lockup , guardhouse , prison

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