The word 'hoosegow' originally came from Spanish as 'juzgado'

'Hoosegow' is a word borrowed from Spanish 'juzgado'. The word entered the English language some time around 1909.

hoosegow [noun] [1909]

Jail

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Etymology: Spanish 'juzgado' panel of judges, courtroom, from past participle of 'juzgar' to judge, from Latin 'judicare'

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