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.