English · Idiom Historical

campbell's academy

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Meaning · English

The hulks or lighters, on board of which felons are condemned to hard labour. Mr. Campbell was the first director of them. See ACADEMY and FLOATING ACADEMY.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nơi giam giữ tội phạm và buộc họ lao động nặng nhọc

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Era: ca. 1811 (Georgian)

Where it’s used: Origin British & Irish English

Sources & notes

Historical definition reproduced from Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1811 edition, public domain; Project Gutenberg #5402, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.

Topics: Historical slang (1800s)

Common questions

What does “campbell's academy” mean?

The hulks or lighters, on board of which felons are condemned to hard labour. Mr. Campbell was the first director of them. See ACADEMY and FLOATING ACADEMY.

Is “campbell's academy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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