Associations to the word «Gaol»

Wiktionary

GAOL, noun. (UK) (Ireland) (Australia) Alternative spelling of jail
GAOL, verb. (British) Alternative spelling of jail

Dictionary definition

GAOL, noun. A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence).
GAOL, verb. Lock up or confine, in or as in a jail; "The suspects were imprisoned without trial"; "the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life".

Wise words

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