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Newgate
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English
Etymology
From en enm Newgate; equivalent to en new gate.
Proper noun
One of the historic seven gates of the London Wall around the City of London, dating back to Roman times.
en historical A famous prison in London, in use for over 700 years until demolished in 1904.
en suburb x/Up Holland dist/West Lancashire co/Lancashire cc/England OS grid ref SD5105. List of United Kingdom locations: New-Newl#Newg-New K
en hamlet par/Cley next the Sea dist/North Norfolk co/Norfolk cc/England OS grid ref TG0543.
Derived terms
en Newgate frill
en Newgate fringe
References
en London
Middle English
Alternative forms
enm Neugate Newegate
Etymology
From enm newe gate.
Pronunciation
enm /ˈniu̯(ə)ɡaːt/
Proper noun
en Newgate prison
Descendants
en Newgate
References
Neu(e-gāte n MED29411 2018-06-12
enm Prison