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Newgate.

One of the historic seven gates of the London Wall around the City of London, dating back to Roman times.

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Meaning & usage

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  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.

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  3. A suburb of Up Holland, West Lancashire district, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD5105).

  4. A hamlet in Cley next the Sea parish, North Norfolk district, Norfolk, England (OS grid ref TG0543).

Where this word comes from

From Middle English Newgate; equivalent to new + gate.

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