Newgate

English

Etymology

From Middle English Newgate; equivalent to new +‎ gate.

Proper noun

Newgate

One of the historic seven gates of the London Wall around the City of London, dating back to Roman times.
(historical) A famous prison in London, in use for over 700 years until demolished in 1904.

Derived terms

Middle English

Alternative forms

Neugate, Newegate

Etymology

From newe +‎ gate.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈniu̯(ə)ɡaːt/

Proper noun

Newgate

Newgate (prison)

Descendants

English: Newgate

References

“Neu(e-gāte (n.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-06-12.

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