gaol

Meanings

• noun

  A place where people are imprisoned and kept under guard, typically as a punishment.

  - "He was sent to gaol for theft."
  - "The gaol was overcrowded with prisoners."

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Synonyms

hoosegow , slammer , imprison , incarcerate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gaol
jail , ail , mail , ale , tail

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Variants

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gaol , gaoled , gaoler , gaolers , gaoling , gaols , jail , jailer

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Etymology

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Originally from Old French 'gail' or 'gale' meaning 'jail', derived from the Latin 'calatus' meaning 'punished'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gaol' is most commonly used in British English.

2. The word 'gaol' is pronounced 'gohl'.

3. The oldest known gaol in the world is the Tower of London, which has been used as a prison since 1066.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prison: A place where individuals are confined and secured, typically as a punishment or for protection.

2. Jail: A smaller gaol used for holding prisoners awaiting trial or serving short sentences.

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Culture

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Gaols have been a significant part of human history and culture, representing the power of law and order. They have been depicted in literature, art, and music, with famous examples including Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities' and Bob Dylan's 'Hurricane'.

How to Memorize "gaol"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, imposing building with bars on the windows and guards patrolling the grounds. Visualize the sound of heavy metal doors slamming shut and the sound of keys turning in locks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gaol' with the concept of punishment and confinement. Think of the image of a prisoner wearing an orange jumpsuit and shackles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'gaol' with 'goals', as in the objectives one might have in life. Remember that a gaol is a place where individuals are kept until they reach their own personal goals, whether that be rehabilitation or punishment.

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