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Bedlam: see Bethlem Royal Hospital Bethlem Royal Hospital (bĕth`ləm) ..... Click the link for more information. . bedlam Archaic a lunatic asylum; madhouse bedlam from Hospital of St. Mary of Bethlehem, former English insane asylum. [Br. Folklore: Jobes, 193]
See : Confusion Bedlam (Hospital of St. Mary of Bethlehem) first asylum for the insane in England; noted for brutal treatment of its patients. [Br. Hist.: EB, I: 924] See : Madness How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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