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borstal

/ˈbɔrst(ə)l/

Other forms: borstals

Definitions of borstal
  1. noun
    formerly a British reform school for youths considered too young to send to prison
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    type of:
    reform school, reformatory, training school
    correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders
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