downs
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Tothill Fields Bridewell, a prison located in the Westminster area of central London between 1618 and 1884.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “downs” mean?
Tothill Fields Bridewell, a prison located in the Westminster area of central London between 1618 and 1884.
Is “downs” formal or informal?
downs is generally slang.