Thor"ough*fare` (?), n. [AS. þurhfaru.]

1.

A passage through; a passage from one street or opening to another; an unobstructed way open to the public; a public road; hence, a frequented street.

A large and splendid thoroughfare. Motley.

2.

A passing or going through; passage.

[R.]

[Made] Hell and this world -- one realm, one continent Of easy thoroughfare. Milton.

 

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