jailer
/ˈd͡ʒeɪlə(ɹ)/
Meanings
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noun
Someone who keeps or guards prisoners in a jail.
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noun
A person who enforces rules or laws and imprisons those who violate them.
Synonyms
corrections officer , guard , screw , turnkey , warden , warder
Rhymes
Words rhyming with jailerailer , bailer , trailer
Variants
List of all variants of jailer that leads to same resultjailer , jailers , jailor , jailors , gaol , gaoled , gaoler , gaolers , gaoling , gaols , jail
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French 'geolier' or 'jailer', from 'geole' or 'gaiol' meaning 'jail' or 'prison'.
Trivia
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The term 'jailer' comes from the Old French word 'geolier', which means 'keeper of a prison'.
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The first recorded use of the word 'jailer' in English was in the 14th century.
Related Concepts
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Prison guard: A person who works in a prison, responsible for maintaining order, supervising inmates, and ensuring their safety and the safety of other staff and visitors.
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Warden: A person in charge of a prison, responsible for overseeing the administration and management of the institution.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, the 'jailer' is often portrayed as a symbol of authority, power, and control. In art, the image of a jailer can represent confinement, punishment, and the struggle for freedom. In music, there are songs about the 'jailer' as a metaphor for various forms of bondage, such as emotional or spiritual.
How to Memorize "jailer"
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visualize
- Visualize a person wearing a uniform, carrying a set of keys, and standing in front of a prison gate.
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associate
- Associate the word 'jailer' with the concept of confinement and punishment.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Jails Are No Laughing Matter' to remember the definition of 'jailer'.
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