"sent to the Tower" meaning in All languages combined

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Verb [English]

Etymology: Referring to the Tower of London, a famous prison. Head templates: {{head|en|verb form}} sent to the Tower
  1. (British, colloquial) imprisoned; punished. Tags: British, colloquial Categories (place): London
    Sense id: en-sent_to_the_Tower-en-verb-Dmw4Gjz~ Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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