stone jug
The term "stone jug" can refer to a physical container made of stoneware or a slang term for prison, with historical usage dating back to the early 1600s.
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Definition
B1General
(common)A large container made from stoneware, typically used to store liquids.
Example
- She poured the water into a stone jug to keep it cool.
- The old stone jug sat on the kitchen counter, filled with fresh milk.
C2Historical Slang
(obsolete, slang)A term used historically to refer to a prison.
Example
- He was thrown into the stone jug for his crimes.
- Back in the day, Newgate was often referred to as the stone jug.
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