tollhall

/tɒl.hɔːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A large building or hall, especially in a medieval or Renaissance town, where a toll or tax was collected from travelers.

“The town’s tollhall stood at the edge of the village, collecting taxes from all who passed through.”

2. noun

A type of medieval Scandinavian building, especially in Sweden, used as a marketplace or trading hall.

“The old tollhall in Stockholm still stands, a testament to the city’s rich history.”

Synonyms

  • building
  • hall

Antonyms

  • freezone
  • taxfree