"night-cellar" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: night-cellars [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} night-cellar (plural night-cellars)
  1. (historical) A cellar open to the public at night for the purchase of food, drink, and entertainment, primarily in London, England in the 18th century. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-night-cellar-en-noun-gAOutEw- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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