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Newgate

The English word “Newgate” has 2 meanings listed here.

proper noun

  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.

Etymology

From Middle English Newgate; equivalent to new + gate.

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