"borstal training" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} borstal training (uncountable)
  1. (British, law, historical) The sentencing of young offenders to a special prison. Tags: British, historical, uncountable
    Sense id: en-borstal_training-en-noun-qUoqMLvQ Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Law, Prison Topics: law
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