bagne

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French

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Italian bagno. Doublet of bain.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /baɲ/
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Noun

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bagne m (plural bagnes)

  1. penal colony; prison where prisoners are forced to labour

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