Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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BOARDING-School
BOARDING-School, Bridewell [[prob. rdg; orig. Briedwell]] or New Prison, or any Work-house, or House of Correction, for Vagrants, Beggars and Villains, &c.
| A BLUSTRING Fellow |
| BOARDING Scholars |
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