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penally


Meanings
  • Noun

    A place in Northern Ireland, in County Antrim, known for its penal institution during the 19th century.

    - "Penally is famous for its historic penal institution."
    - "The prison at Penally was notorious for its harsh conditions."

Variants
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penal , penally
Etymology
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Derived from the Irish 'Painle' meaning 'end' or 'penance'.


Trivia
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  1. Penally was once the largest penal institution in Ireland.

  2. The prison at Penally closed in 1924.


Related Concepts
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  1. Penal institution: A place where individuals are confined and punished for committing crimes.

  2. Penal code: A set of laws establishing penalties for crimes.


Culture
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Penally is known for its historical significance as a place of penal institution in Ireland. It has been a subject of various literary works and historical records.

How to Memorize "penally"

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    - Visualize the place name 'Penally' written in bold letters.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'Penally' with the concept of a place of punishment.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'Penally' with 'Penance is Nearly All in Penally'.


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