Sentence:  &lsquo;I understand that the district was considered a sort of sanctuary,&rsquo; the Chief was saying. &lsquo; [...] They tell me there was a recognized swag <WSD>market</WSD> down here.&rsquo; 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  City square or other fairly spacious site where traders set up stalls and buyers browse the merchandise.