TOLLBOOTH


Meaning of TOLLBOOTH in English

noun

or tol·booth ˈtōlˌ ̷ ̷, Scot ˈtō(l)ˌ ̷ ̷ or ˈtälˌ ̷ ̷

Etymology: Middle English tollbothe, tolbothe, from tol, toll toll + bothe booth — more at booth

1. : a booth or other office where tolls are paid : customhouse , tollhouse

2. chiefly Scotland : a town or market hall

3. Scotland : jail , prison

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