bridewell
The origin and history of bridewell.
Etymology
From Bridewell (named after a well dedicated to St Bride), an area of London that once had a "house of correction".
The origin and history of bridewell.
From Bridewell (named after a well dedicated to St Bride), an area of London that once had a "house of correction".
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