"sent to the Tower" meaning in English

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Verb

Etymology: Referring to the Tower of London, a famous prison. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Tower of London}} Tower of London Head templates: {{head|en|verb form}} sent to the Tower
  1. (British, colloquial) imprisoned; punished. Tags: British, colloquial Categories (place): London

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