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The sheriff escorted the troublemaker to one of the hoosegows in the small town.
The detective carefully examined the hoosegow for any clues that could help solve the mysterious case.
Despite the protest, the notorious gangster found himself confined in multiple hoosegows throughout his criminal career.
The old western town had a single hoosegow, serving as both a jail and a symbol of law and order.

Hoosegow

hoos-gou
nounA jail.
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Last Updated On: July 30, 2024
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