English Explanatory Dictionary

Newgate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. One of the historic seven gates of the London Wall around the City of London, dating back to Roman times.
  2. A famous prison in London, in use for over 700 years until demolished in 1904.
  3. A suburb of Up Holland, West Lancashire district, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD5105).
  4. A hamlet in Cley next the Sea parish, North Norfolk district, Norfolk, England (OS grid ref TG0543).

Word forms

Newgate

Etymology

From Middle English Newgate; equivalent to new + gate.

Derived words

Newgate frill Newgate fringe
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