tolbooth Definition
a former Scottish word for a prison or a town hall and prison.
Using tolbooth: Examples
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The tolbooth was used as a prison in the 17th century.
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The tolbooth was also used as a town hall for meetings and gatherings.
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Summary: tolbooth in Brief
The term 'tolbooth' [ˈtɒlbuːθ] refers to a former Scottish word for a prison or a town hall and prison. It was used as a prison in the 17th century and also served as a town hall for meetings and gatherings.
