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The notorious outlaw spent many nights in the hoosegow for his misdeeds.
The old western town had a small hoosegow for those who broke the law.
The clumsy cowboy accidentally ended up in the hoosegow, mistaking it for the hotel.
He spent the night in the hoosegow after being caught stealing.
The sheriff locked the bandit in the hoosegow after catching him stealing apples.

Hoosegow

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