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reform school
noun
: a place where young people who have committed crimes are sent to live and be taught to behave in ways that are socially acceptable
Full Definition of REFORM SCHOOL
: a reformatory for boys or girls
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First Known Use of REFORM SCHOOL
circa 1859
Rhymes with REFORM SCHOOL
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