Newgate

English

Etymology

From Middle English Newgate; equivalent to new +‎ gate.

Proper noun

Newgate

  1. One of the historic seven gates of the London Wall around the City of London, dating back to Roman times.
  2. (historical) 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). [1]
  4. A hamlet in Cley next the Sea parish, North Norfolk district, Norfolk, England (OS grid ref TG0543).

Derived terms

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From newe +‎ gate.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈniu̯(ə)ɡaːt/

Proper noun

Newgate

  1. Newgate (prison)

Descendants

  • English: Newgate

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