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• Hoosegow

  [hoos-gou] /ˈhus gaʊ/ noun, Slang. 1. a jail. /ˈhuːsɡaʊ/ noun 1. (US) a slang word for jail n. “jail,” 1911, western U.S., probably from mispronunciation of Mexican Spanish juzgao “tribunal, court,” from juzgar “to judge,” used as a noun, from Latin judicare “to judge,” which is related to judicem (see judge (v.)). noun A jail […]

• Hoosgow

  [hoos-gou] /ˈhus gaʊ/ noun, Slang. 1. a jail. /ˈhuːsɡaʊ/ noun 1. (US) a slang word for jail n. “jail,” 1911, western U.S., probably from mispronunciation of Mexican Spanish juzgao “tribunal, court,” from juzgar “to judge,” used as a noun, from Latin judicare “to judge,” which is related to judicem (see judge (v.)). noun A jail […]

• Hoosier

  [hoo-zher] /ˈhu ʒər/ noun 1. a native or inhabitant of Indiana (used as a nickname). 2. (usually lowercase) any awkward, unsophisticated person, especially a rustic. /ˈhuːʒɪə/ noun 1. (US) a native or inhabitant of Indiana “native or resident of Indiana,” by c.1830, American English, of unknown origin; fanciful explanations were printed in 1830s newspapers. Said […]

• Hoosier-cabinet

  noun 1. a tall kitchen cabinet mass-produced during the early part of the 20th century, usually of oak, featuring an enameled work surface, storage bins, a flour sifter, etc.

• Hoosier-state

  noun 1. Indiana (used as a nickname).

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