Borstal

noun

Bor·​stal ˈbȯr-stᵊl How to pronounce Borstal (audio)
British

Example Sentences

She was sent to Borstal for stealing cars. He spent a year in a Borstal.

Word History

Etymology

Borstal, English village where the first such institution was set up

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Borstal was in 1907

Dictionary Entries Near Borstal

Cite this Entry

“Borstal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Borstal. Accessed 28 May. 2023.

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