turnpike
The origin and history of turnpike.
Etymology
From Middle English turnpyke, originally a spiked barrier used to block a road until a toll was handed over — from "turn" plus "pike" (a spiked shaft).
The origin and history of turnpike.
From Middle English turnpyke, originally a spiked barrier used to block a road until a toll was handed over — from "turn" plus "pike" (a spiked shaft).
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