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Meaning of hoosegow in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhusɡaʊ/

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  1. Noun

    hoosegow

    Etymology

    early 20th century: via Latin American Spanish from Spanish juzgado‘tribunal’, from Latin judicatum‘something judged’, neuter past participle of judicare

    Definitions

    1. a slang term for a jail

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