lockup house
A 'lockup house' historically referred to a small facility used for the temporary detention of individuals, especially debtors, before their transfer to a larger prison.
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Definition
C2Historical
(archaic)A small building where people were held temporarily after arrest, especially debtors awaiting transfer to a larger prison.
Example
- In the 18th century, debtors were often confined in a lockup house before being sent to a debtors' prison.
C2Military
(obsolete, colloquial)A lodging where men were kept and coerced into enlisting in the army or navy.
Example
- Many men found themselves in a lockup house, forced to join the navy against their will.
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