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What is a penitentiary?
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KathleenBell | Report | 9 Nov 2006 18:04 |
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I think that it is a word more used in America these days. Kath. x |
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Sylvia Ross | Report | 9 Nov 2006 18:03 |
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It's a prison for those convicted of major crimes. |
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Queen | Report | 9 Nov 2006 18:02 |
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Could be a Mental hospital but your a prisoner LOL |
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KathleenBell | Report | 9 Nov 2006 18:02 |
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See the bit I added to my post above. Kath. x |
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Sylvia Ross | Report | 9 Nov 2006 18:01 |
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It's a prison. |
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Unknown | Report | 9 Nov 2006 18:00 |
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Oh ek, Kath and i already differ lol |
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Unknown | Report | 9 Nov 2006 17:59 |
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Its a mental hospital i thought Paul. |
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KathleenBell | Report | 9 Nov 2006 17:59 |
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I always thought it was a prison. Googling for the definition, came up with this:- penitentiary `peni'tenshuree A correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes Kath. x |
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Paul | Report | 9 Nov 2006 17:58 |
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I've conflicting things, 1 saying it's a prison, and another saying it's a mental hospital. |
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